Police body camera footage has been released that appears to show the horrifying moments before a 16-year-old boy was burned to death in a car crash in Los Angeles last month, according to reports. daily mail.
Destiny Villanueva, 16, was killed in a single-vehicle accident when a 14-year-old driver crashed into a utility pole while fleeing from police. Around midnight on February 20, police noticed that the headlights were out and attempted to stop the vehicle.
Recently released body camera footage shows one of the officers at the scene saying, “It’s raining, so we’re not going to pursue you.”
Shortly after the officer’s comments, surveillance footage collected from across the road captured the moment a Toyota Camry crashed into a light pole at Balboa and Ventura boulevards at high speed, the report said.
Police officers were seen rushing to the vehicle after the accident. “Can you please come out?” one officer asked.
The driver replied, “No.” The report said the door would not open.
One of the three girls in the car can be heard saying, “My leg hurts and I can’t get out.” Officers then smashed the car’s windows and used pocket knives to cut open the airbag.
As the flames worsened, officers told the girls:[y]I have to get out of the car, please get out of the car. ”
The driver and his 18-year-old passenger were eventually able to escape from the vehicle, but Villanueva remained trapped in the back seat. KABC report Villanueva died at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that the three people in the car were friends and lived nearby.
When firefighters finally arrived at the scene of the accident, they found Villanueva trapped under the driver’s seat. The 16-year-old has been described by her family and friends as “a precious girl whose light went out too soon.”
The family started the gofundme After the accident, “Please consider donating in honor of fate… Please give Angie the support she needs to honor the memory of her daughter and focus on what really matters: finding solace in this situation.” We would like to offer this to you with the utmost generosity.” tragedy. “
“Your kindness and compassion will be forever appreciated by Angie and all who love her.”
As of this report, the GoFundMe account had raised $4,026 of its $10,000 goal.
According to reports, the incident is still under investigation. It is unclear whether the car was stolen or belonged to someone in the girls’ family.
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