A photographer at a street racing event became a victim of a crash and he died on Friday after a car lost control and crashed into the crowd of onlookers.
The illegal street race and crash took place around 1:30 p.m. Friday, on Christmas Day, near East 230th and Banning Streets, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Several other people were injured in the crash, but the extent of their injuries was unclear.
The victim in the crash who died at the scene has been identified as photographer and videographer Daniel Patten, also known as Dano Live.
Patten was there taking pictures of the event, which is held annually on Christmas day.
His girlfriend and other close friends held a vigil for Patten Saturday night, where they discussed his love of cars and his big heart.
Patten’s girlfriend says she hopes the people involved in the crash will be arrested and people will stop illegal street racing.
No arrests have been made in relation to the fatal crash, and no one tried to render aid in the crash.
“Nobody tried to render any aid,” a friend of Patten said. “I don’t know if it was even possible because of how devastating his injuries were, but just the fact no one took the time to call 911 is really sad.”
The drivers who were racing and struck into the crowd escaped from the scene, leaving the LASD with no suspect detail.
The LASD’s Carson Station says the investigation is ongoing and is asking anyone with details about the suspects to call the station immediately at 310-830-1123.
