Several LAPD officers were injured Saturday in a traffic collision in Pacoima that involved a police unit, officials said. The crash happened in the 12600 block of Osborne Street near Whiteman Airport and left multiple people hurt. At least one person was taken to a hospital, and authorities have not yet released the full extent of the injuries or what led up to the collision.
The incident on the 12600 block of Osborne Street near Whiteman Airport was reported by NBC Los Angeles. The outlet reported that the crash involved an LAPD unit and that multiple officers were among those injured.
Where It Happened
The 12600 block of Osborne sits adjacent to Whiteman Airport; the airport administration lists its address as 12653 Osborne St., placing the scene beside the county-run airfield, according to Airport-Data. That stretch of Osborne includes a mix of aviation, industrial, and residential uses, which can complicate emergency response and traffic flow.
What Officials Said
The Los Angeles Fire Department told NBC Los Angeles that at least four people were injured and that at least one person was transported to a hospital. The department did not immediately disclose the severity of the injuries, andthe LAPD had not released additional details about the circumstances of the collision as of the report.
Local Context
Crashes involving emergency vehicles and patrol units have occurred along Osborne before. In 2017, an LAFD ambulance collided with a civilian vehicle near Osborne and San Fernando Road, injuring four people, according to the Los Angeles Times. Those incidents underscore the hazards first responders can face while operating in heavy traffic corridors.
What Comes Next
Investigators were on scene and will work to determine what happened, and the cause of the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Motorists should expect delays in the area while emergency crews and investigators complete their work, and officials are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues.
