Public Safety
Driver killed in Commerce crash involving LASD patrol SUV
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was responding to a medical call when the patrol vehicle collided with a car and triggered a three-vehicle crash.
One driver died early October 8 in a multi-vehicle collision involving a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrol SUV in Commerce, according to reports from KABC, FOX 11 and CBS Los Angeles.
Location: Atlantic Boulevard and Sheila Street
Time: About 1:20–1:30 a.m.
Status: Cause under investigation
Deputy was responding to a medical call
The deputy was heading to Cudahy for a report of a person who was unconscious or not breathing when the patrol SUV collided with a civilian vehicle, local stations reported. That car then became involved in a collision with a third vehicle.
The driver of the car struck by the patrol SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities had not released the person’s identity as of Thursday morning.
Investigation remains open
The deputy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, while the driver of the third vehicle was not injured. Investigators had not announced what caused the crash.
Original reporting: KABC-TV → · FOX 11 → · CBS Los Angeles →