Over the weekend, three Uber passengers were killed in a crash in South Los Angeles. According to KTLA News Channel Five, the wreck happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. Initial reports indicate that a white Mercedes-Benz sedan was headed northbound on Vermont at a high rate of speed, and while trying to run a red light, struck a black Honda head-on.  

The Honda was being driven by an Uber driver, and the impact of the crash caused the Honda to spin off of the roadway. At least one person was ejected from the vehicle. In total, three people were killed in the crash, and two others were rushed to the hospital for treatment of injuries. At the time of the report, their conditions were listed as critical. This Uber wreck is likely still under investigation with law enforcement officials.