Early Sunday morning, an incident involving a rollover crash in South Los Angeles resulted in injuries to two officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. According to a report by ABC7, the crash occurred just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Rosecrans Avenue when the officers' vehicle, attempting an eastbound turn onto Rosecrans, was struck by another car.
The collision caused the patrol car to roll over, leaving both of the law enforcement officers with minor injuries, and they were transported to a hospital as a precaution, they were released shortly thereafter. In a related article, CBS Los Angeles shares that officials have not disclosed the specific nature of the officers' injuries or the exact cause of the crash. On scene, footage showed the patrol vehicle turned onto its roof and resting on the hood of a red sedan, both vehicles suffering significant damage.
Following the crash, the driver of the other vehicle, a minor, was taken into custody after being arrested for DUI, as stated by the Los Angeles Police Department and reported by ABC7. The intersection where the crash occurred was closed off by police to conduct an investigation and clear the area of debris resulting from the incident.
A point of concern not yet clarified is whether the juvenile involved in the collision sustained any injuries. However, as per KTLA's coverage, there was a substantial presence of law enforcement and fire department at the scene, with the patrol vehicle appearing completely upside down and severe damage to both vehicles. The impact was such that it deployed airbags in both cars, with one ending its trajectory in a dramatic tilt on its front end.
