(L.A.) Matthew Topete, 21, Died in a Car Crash

Case Number: 2024-00297

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 21-year-old male near College of the Canyons.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Matthew Topete, resident of Santa Clarita Valley.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt Force Injuries

RIP MATTHEW JACOB TOPETE (October 2, 2002 – January 4, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:55 p.m.

The decedent was driving a white, four-door sedan westbound along Valencia Boulevard toward Interstate 5 at about 9:30 p.m. when he crashed into a tree. The car then burst into flames.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
 

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