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1 person hospitalized after suspect crashes during pursuit in Los Angeles

By Matthew Rodriguez

February 28, 2025 / 8:48 PM PST / CBS LA

1 bystander hospitalized after suspect crashes during Los Angeles pursuit

Los Angeles County paramedics took a person to the hospital after a suspect crashed during a pursuit Friday night.

The pursuit started at roughly 7:05 p.m. near the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Division in South LA. The burglary suspect led police to the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard in Hawthorne before crashing into another vehicle about 30 minutes later.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department took one person to the hospital in an unknown condition.

An officer crashed earlier in the pursuit, but it didn't appear that anyone was seriously injured.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.