GRANADA HILLS, CA — Authorities have released the names of two young men who were killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Granada Hills. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 19-year-old Andrew Lemus and 24-year-old Anthony Angulo. The crash happened around 12:49 a.m. on the 11500 block of North Zelzah Avenue, just north of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, emergency crews arrived to find one of the vehicles fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters and paramedics responded swiftly to extinguish the fire and tend to the victims. Lemus was pronounced dead at the scene, while Angulo was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and investigators have not shared whether speed, alcohol, or other factors were involved. The identities of the drivers and the makes of the vehicles involved have also not been disclosed. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the fatal collision, working to piece together the moments that led up to the tragedy.
Authorities have not yet announced the hometowns of the victims, but their deaths have already sent shockwaves through local communities. Friends and family have begun sharing emotional tributes on social media, remembering Lemus and Angulo as kind-hearted, energetic, and deeply loved individuals. Their sudden loss has left many struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking news.
Residents in the Granada Hills neighborhood say accidents are not uncommon along that stretch of Zelzah Avenue. The incident has reignited concerns about road safety, especially during late-night hours when visibility is lower and the potential for dangerous driving increases. Local officials have not yet commented on whether any traffic safety improvements are planned for the area.
As the investigation continues, authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Witnesses or anyone with surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department. In the meantime, two families are mourning, and a community is left grieving the loss of two young lives taken far too soon.
