SOUTH GATE, Calif. (AP) — Three individuals had been killed and one individual was injured in a crash involving a driver who was fleeing police close to Los Angeles early Sunday, authorities mentioned.
The 2-vehicle collision occurred round 2 a.m. at an intersection within the metropolis of South Gate, in accordance with the LA County Sheriff’s Division.
Two individuals died on the scene and two others had been taken to a hospital, the place one died, officers mentioned. The survivor’s situation wasn’t recognized.
Occupants of each autos had been among the many deceased, ABC 7 reported.
Officers had been investigating a theft once they started following — after which chasing — a car, the South Gate Police Division mentioned.
Officers canceled the pursuit because of the suspect’s harmful speeds and the crash occurred a short while later, police mentioned.