LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – Family, friends, and the Glendale community are mourning the tragic loss of Romeo Arshakyan, 61, who was killed Wednesday afternoon in a fatal traffic collision on State Route 14 near the Newhall Avenue offramp.
According to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Arshakyan was ejected from his vehicle during a single-vehicle crash and was pronounced dead at the scene upon the arrival of Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. California Highway Patrol officers were dispatched around 12:54 p.m. after receiving reports of a white van that had overturned and landed on its side on the northbound lanes of SR-14.
Preliminary information indicates the crash may have been caused by a flat tire, though the California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision.
Romeo Arshakyan’s sudden death has left loved ones devastated. Those who knew him remember him as a kind, hardworking, and caring individual whose presence brought warmth and stability to those around him. His loss has created an immeasurable void in the lives of his family and friends.
As investigators work to determine exactly what led to the crash, the community comes together in grief, offering prayers and support to Arshakyan’s loved ones during this painful time. His passing is a solemn reminder of life’s fragility and the unpredictable nature of tragedy.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Romeo Arshakyan’s memory will live on through the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the lasting impact he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
