Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies had been taken to the hospital Sunday after their patrol automobile was struck by one other motorist, who tried to flee the scene, authorities stated.
The collision occurred about 9:10 p.m. within the Westmont neighborhood of South L.A., in accordance with Deputy Tracy Koerner, a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Division.
Koerner stated the 2 deputies had been touring northbound on South Vermont Avenue when one other car touring eastbound struck them close to the intersection with West 98th Road. The opposite motorist didn’t have any lights on, Koerner stated.
The influence pushed the deputies’ car into a close-by electrical pole. Footage broadcast by KCBS-LA confirmed the Sheriff’s Division black-and-white cruiser pinned in opposition to an electrical tower.
The suspect tried to flee the world on foot, in accordance with Koerner, however was later detained. It was unclear if the suspect had been formally arrested or booked into custody; officers didn’t launch the particular person’s identify or different figuring out info.
The deputies’ had been transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Middle “with non-life-threatening accidents,” Koerner stated.
