Los Angeles, CA (March 21, 2024) – A collision involving two deputy patrol cars at the intersection of Beverly Blvd and Hillview Ave resulted in injuries to three deputies on Monday, March 18. The deputies were responding to a reported shooting at Los Arcos Restaurant on Whittier Blvd when their vehicles collided, causing one patrol car to crash into a nearby building and the other to a traffic light.
Emergency services, including the Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, promptly arrived at the scene of the accident. The injured deputies were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. In a related incident, two individuals who suffered gunshot wounds at the restaurant were also taken to the hospital, with their condition undisclosed to the public.
The circumstances leading up to the crash are currently under investigation, as authorities seek to determine the sequence of events and the cause of the accident. As of now, no additional details regarding the incident or the condition of the injured parties have been released.
The intersection where the accident occurred was likely closed for a period following the incident while law enforcement and emergency crews worked on the scene. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes and expect delays in the area.
Law enforcement officials and the local community are reminded of the inherent risks and dangers that first responders face while on duty.
Source: Local Accident Reports
