Police Officer Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Gaffey Street [San Pedro, CA]

1 Hurt in San Pedro Auto Accident on Gaffey Street

 
SAN PEDRO, CA (July 1, 2020) – Friday evening, a police officer sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Gaffey Street.
 
Numerous police and fire officials came about 8:20 p.m. in the 3500 block of South Gaffey Street. They responded after reports of an officer down in the area.
 
According to police Officer Tony Im, a black Chevrolet Camaro hit the officer. Afterward, the vehicle escaped. At this time, the events that led up to the crash remain unknown. However, they said that it was an assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer.
 
The police officer sustained minor injuries. Moreover, responders took him to the hospital in stable condition. However, the police didn’t reveal the identity of the injured.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities found the Camaro near the scene and impounded it as evidence.
 
The police are still looking for the driver by Saturday morning.
 
The thought of an accident can leave us all in a panic. If you’re ever involved in one, do your best to remain calm. Moreover, leaving the scene comes with more severe consequences for you. Avoid the trouble and wait for authorities to arrive and tend to those injured.

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Accidents and Personal Injury Attorneys

 
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