8 Injured in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
The crash happened around 12:51 p.m. Saturday on W. Washington Blvd. in the Arlington Heights area, where eight people were taken to hospitals.
Eight people were injured in a pedestrian crash on a sidewalk on W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
What Happened on W. Washington Blvd.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews were sent out at 12:51 p.m. to the 4040 block of W. Washington Blvd. in Arlington Heights, just north of the Santa Monica Freeway. The fire department said 10 people were evaluated at the scene and eight were taken to local hospitals. A car was found on the sidewalk outside a grocery store, and some of the injured were treated on the ground in front of the store. Fire officials have not released the ages, identities or conditions of the people who went to hospitals. Los Angeles police described the driver as a man around 60 and said he appeared to have stayed at the scene.
Where the Los Angeles Investigation Stands
Authorities said the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and the cause has not been determined. Police said the driver was taken into custody, suspected of reckless driving. Authorities said evaluations at the scene found no sign that drugs or alcohol were involved. Officials have not said whether the driver was one of the people taken to hospitals. The fire department said northbound 10th Avenue was shut down at 23rd Street and traffic in the area was expected to be delayed until police cleared the scene.
Which agency investigates often depends on where the crash happened. Highway crashes are often handled by state police or highway patrol, and crashes on city streets by local officers.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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