Officer Involved in West Adams Accident on 10 Freeway and La Brea Avenue
WEST ADAMS, CA (April 5, 2021) – Wednesday, authorities arrested a suspect after a crash on 10 Freeway and La Brea Avenue.
According to reports, a vehicle crashed into a CHP vehicle as it performed a traffic break. Then, the suspect fled west on 10 Freeway from the 110.
Afterward, the suspect exited the north La Brea Avenue exit. Eventually, he lost control and went flying over to the westbound La Brea entrance area.
The Los Angeles Fire Department approached the suspect and CHP put handcuffs on him. Responders took the suspect to a local hospital with an unknown condition.
Meanwhile, one of the officers occupying the CHP vehicle suffered pain in his shoulder. However, he didn’t require hospitalization.
At this time, additional details about the crash remain unavailable.
Thus, the authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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