Jaycie Martinez Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Wilmington Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Jaycie Martinez Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Wilmington Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Jaycie Martinez Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Wilmington Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Jaycie Martinez Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Wilmington Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

38-Year-Old Killed in Car Accident on South Wilmington Avenue in Watts

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 21, 2022) – Early Saturday morning, Jaycie Martinez died in a single-vehicle crash on Wilmington Avenue.

Crews responded to the scene at 9927 South Wilmington Avenue, around 4:30 a.m. For reasons under investigation, the driver of a Mercedes was speeding the wrong way prior to the incident.

The Mercedes then jumped the curb onto Century Boulevard, and flew into a duplex where a couple was inside.

Due to the impact of the collision, medics pronounced 38-year-old Martinez, who was a passenger, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, responders rushed the driver to a nearby hospital in a critical condition.

Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

More information will be updated as it becomes available to the public, an active investigation is currently underway.


Our team at Sweet James would like to extend our sympathies to the loved ones of Jaycie Martinez. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.


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