Los Angeles, CA (September 12, 2023) – Authorities say seven people were hurt after a driver allegedly slammed into three vehicles in the Crenshaw District, forcing one other car to flip over in front of a house.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said that at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, fire personnel were sent to the 3600 block of South Potomac Avenue, close to Obama Boulevard, for a reported multiple-vehicle crash.
Authorities said no one sustained life-threatening injuries, though ambulances were on the scene to transport the victims to a local hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department first reported that the incident occurred during a police chase but subsequently clarified that officers were only attempting to stop a reckless driving suspect.
The police added that the motorist fled the accident scene but was later apprehended. Authorities are continuing to investigate at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones at this time.
Call the Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Leiva Law Firm if you’ve been hurt in a car accident and want to learn more about your legal options in the aftermath.
