Driver Killed After Slamming Into Tree In Simi Valley

SIMI VALLEY (CBSLA) – One person was killed after a car crashed into a tree in Simi Valley early Thursday morning.

The crash occurred at 2 a.m. in the 3300 block of Tapo Canyon Road at the intersection with Walnut Street, according to Simi Valley police.

The sole occupant of the collision died at the scene, police said. The driver was identified only as a 21-year-old resident of Simi Valley.

There was no immediate word on a cause, or whether speed, drugs or alcohol were involved.

Tapo Canyon Road was shut down for several hours while police investigated and cleared the scene.