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Two LAPD officers injured in crash after pursuit in South Los Angeles
A police chase in South Los Angeles ended in a crash injuring two officers Saturday morning, authorities reported.
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Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were hospitalized after a pursuit of a reckless driver ended in a crash involving a patrol vehicle and another car in South Los Angeles, KTLA 5 reported.
The collision happened around 9:12 a.m. near West 54th Street and South Vermont Avenue, according to KTLA 5 and CBS News Los Angeles.
At least one officer was in pursuit when the crash occurred, though the cause of the crash and the suspected crime prompting the chase have not been disclosed, CBS News Los Angeles said.
Two ambulances responded to the scene to assist the injured officers, the LAPD confirmed to CBS News Los Angeles.
Sources
- KTLA 5: 2 LAPD officers injured in crash during pursuit in South Los Angeles
- CBS News Los Angeles: Los Angeles police officer involved in crash at end of pursuit; at least 1 injured
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