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Driver arrested in Playa del Rey crash that killed toddler and uncle

06 May 2026 08:55

A tragic crash in Playa del Rey has left a family devastated. A driver is in custody after a collision killed a 1-year-old boy and his uncle as they returned from a bonfire.

- The crash occurred in Playa del Rey, Los Angeles County. - Victims were a 1-year-old boy and his uncle.

- The family was heading home from a bonfire. - LAPD has a driver in custody; investigation ongoing.

The community mourns the loss, and authorities continue to gather details on the incident.

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