Earlier today, a tow truck speeding through South LA caused widespread damage, hitting a total of 13 vehicles and hospitalizing two individuals. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and Washington Boulevard when the truck struck two cars before hitting multiple parked vehicles according to CBS News.
Witnesses recounted a frightening scene. Aris Rodriguez told NBC Los Angeles that the crash was similar in sound to that of an explosion or earthquake. According to law enforcement, the tow truck driver was under the influence and hit a red Prius and a silver Prius, injuring the driver of the silver Prius as ABC7 reported.
Video footage reveals the truck flipping and ending up on its roof, leaving its path littered with debris, ruined cars, and fallen power lines. The aftermath led authorities to close Griffith Avenue for approximately five hours to clear the scene, including the disabled vehicles. CBS News confirmed that the tow truck driver was arrested and charged with DUI.
