Los Angeles, CA (June 7, 2024) – An officer from the Los Angeles Police Department and one civilian were injured in a collision following a police chase on S. Hoover St in South Los Angeles late Thursday evening, around 9:00 p.m., June 6. According to authorities, the crash occurred when a vehicle being pursued by the LAPD struck another vehicle.
Both the officer involved and the civilian were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment shortly after the incident. The current condition of the injured parties has not been released to the public at this time.
As of the latest update, investigation into the circumstances surrounding the police pursuit and subsequent accident is still ongoing. Further information will be released once it becomes available.
Police are urging anyone with additional information regarding the crash to come forward to assist with the ongoing inquiry. The LAPD is committed to ensuring road safety and is meticulously investigating this matter to determine the sequence of events that led to the collision.
The identities of the individuals involved have not been publicly disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities have reminded residents to exercise caution when traveling on the roads, especially during police activities, and to adhere to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents.
Source: Local Accident Reports
