2 Downey residents killed in traffic collision

DOWNEY — Two Downey residents were killed in a traffic collision in Downey today, authorities said.

The collision occurred at approximately 2:05 pm at Paramount Boulevard and Gardendale Street.

The victims were identified as 52-year-old Emilio Guerrero and his wife, 47-year-old Annabel Guerrero. Emilio worked as a sergeant with the L.A. County Bureau of Investigation and Annabel was a teacher who recently worked for the Downey Unified School District.

Police said a vehicle driven by a 60-year-old South Gate man collided with the vehicle being driven by Emilio.

Authorities did not say if the South Gate man was arrested or if he suffered injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call investigator Alaina Clark at (562) 904-2339.