Four Policeman Injured in Out of Control Crash

Four deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were injured when their cruiser lost control and crashed into a telephone pole early Friday morning in Pico Rivera.

According to Sergeant Steve Dodson of the county sheriff’s department, the accident occurred at about 12:50 a.m. in the 5700 block of Passons Boulevard, just north of Mines Avenue, as a police cruiser, filled to capacity with sheriff’s deputies, was rushing to the 9500 block of Underwood Street to aid another deputy engaged in a physical altercation.

In most cases, says Dodson, four deputies do not ride together in a single vehicle, but at least of them may have been off duty or on a shift change, and in the commotion following the call for assistance, the four simply jumped into “the first available vehicle.”

As the cruiser raced down Passons Boulevard with its lights flashing and sirens sounding, it was forced to swerve suddenly to avoid an oncoming vehicle, causing the cruiser to lose control and smash into a telephone pole.

The two deputies in the back of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals where they are listed in stable condition. A female deputy sustained a significant leg injury, and a man suffered damages to his arm. The driver and front seat passenger of the cruiser suffered various cuts and bruises, but were quickly released from the hospital after a precautionary evaluation.

Following the accident, the immediate area surrounding the crash site was closed down to allow for cleanup, as debris and shattered glass had been strewn across active lanes. The officer involved in the altercation sparking the ordeal meanwhile was able to subdue the suspect he was fighting without suffering injury. The unidentified suspect was arrested on vehicle theft, drug possession, battery on an officer and an outstanding warrant.

If you’ve been involved in an out of control accident such as this, you should seek legal assistance. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your incident, you may be entitled to compensation from those at fault to help pay for things like car repair payments, medical bills, and even replace wages lost from time spent away from work.

At AA Accident Attorneys, we will fight for your rights and get you the full compensation you are rightfully owed. We will work with your insurance provider and get you any medical attention you may need in the meantime. As always, we will not charge you a dollar for our legal services until your case is won. If your case is not won, then you will owe us nothing. Call us today for a free evaluation and to learn more about what a Los Angeles car accident lawyer can do for you!

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