5 Injured in Hollywood Car Accident at Western Avenue and Franklin Street
Los Angeles, California (April 18, 2022) – At least five people were injured after a police chase ended in a collision involving an LADWP work truck on Monday morning in Hollywood.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at around 1:16 a.m. in the area of Western Avenue and Franklin Street.
The chase began when the Los Angeles Police Department officers ran the plates of a white Mercedes. The results indicated the plates were actually from another vehicle, leading the police to believe that the car was stolen.
The Mercedes blew through a red light at the intersection and struck two vehicles, including a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power work truck.
An occupant of the Mercedes attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended and arrested. The suspect faces possible charges of felony evasion of the police, possession of a firearm, and possibly driving a stolen vehicle.
A passenger in the Mercedes was critically injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
According to the LAPD, as many as five people were injured in the crash and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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