The individual who died in a Bouquet Canyon crash Saturday has been identified, officials said.
Michael Hoefs, 44, of Santa Clarita, was identified as the individual pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Saturday afternoon, according to Sara Ardalani, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.
Hoefs leaves behind his girlfriend, Anya, according to a memorial fund GoFundMe.
“We’re trying to raise money to help her in these hard times,” the fundraiser reads.
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The Saugus crash was reported at about 4:00 p.m. Saturday near Bouquet Canyon Road and Texas Canyon Road, according to Supervisor Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“One patient was (dead on arrival),” Flores said.
A second patient was trapped inside the vehicle after striking a tree, and was freed from the SUV about 40 minutes after the crash was reported.
The condition of the second person is unknown as of Monday morning.
To donate to the GoFundMe for Hoefs, visit here.
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