Los Angeles, CA — A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was hospitalized Sunday night after a serious T-bone collision, authorities confirmed.
According to LASD, the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. near Central Avenue and Helmick Street when an unidentified deputy was struck by another vehicle. At the time of the incident, the deputy was responding to a call for service under non-emergency conditions, meaning no lights or sirens were in use.
The impact hit the driver’s side of the patrol car, causing the vehicle’s airbags to deploy. Officials did not immediately disclose the deputy’s condition but confirmed they were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and was unharmed, LASD reported. Authorities have not yet provided details on the circumstances leading to the crash.
Footage from Citizen.com showed both vehicles within the intersection, surrounded by caution tape as law enforcement secured the area. Investigators are currently reviewing the incident to determine the cause.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.