Deputy In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle In Paramount
PARAMOUNT (CBSLA) — A 25-year-old Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a suspected drunk driver and rushed to a nearby hospital Monday evening.
The Lakewood Station deputy was struck around 5:50 p.m. near Downey Avenue and Alondra Boulevard where she was on scene of an unspecified call for service.
Cell phone video shows the deputy chasing an unidentified suspect through a busy parking lot before she ran out into the street and was struck by a suspected drunk driver who did not stop.
The deputy was taken to Saint Francis Hospital where she remained Monday night in critical condition.
An escort of patrol cars accompanied the ambulance carrying the injured deputy to a hospital.
The suspect in the hit-and-run was taken into custody about half a mile from the scene of the accident.
It was not immediately clear whether the suspect being chased by the deputy was also in custody.
#LASD @LKDLASD Lakewood Station deputy was struck by a suspect's vehicle this evening in #Paramount. The deputy is in serious condition, & the suspect is in custody. Pls keep the deputy in your thoughts & prayers. We will upd this thread w/further info as it becomes available.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) November 26, 2019