Man critically injured by hit-and-run driver while directing traffic near Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in South Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:34amAccident Date:
Friday, April 14, 2017
Man Directing Traffic After Holy Thursday Services at South L.A. Church Struck by Driver Fleeing LAPD
The driver was a “known felon” who was spotted by police in an LAPD patrol car, prompting a brief pursuit, according to Ferry. After hitting the victim, the driver continued driving and was taken into custody several block away after abandoning the car and trying to flee on foot.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Hit and RunCity:
South Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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