A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy and a SUV driver who rammed the law enforcement officer's patrol vehicle were hospitalized Thursday after the crash that led to a shooting in Bell Gardens, the sheriff's department said.
The crash and subsequent shooting were reported around 4:30 a.m. near Florence and Eastern avenues. The deputy stopped in the intersection after noticing a reckless driver, possibly speeding and performing donuts, in a white SUV.
The two SUVs collided before the white SUV driver reversed and intentionally rammed the sheriff's department SUV, authorities said. The deputy opened fire, and the driver reversed again, the sheriff's department said.
Video showed the SUV accelerate toward the deputy's SUV and slam into the driver's side. Gunfire is heard as the SUV made impact.
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The man in the SUV was struck by gunfire and hospitalized, the sheriff's department said. Details about the extent of the injuries were not immediately available.
The deputy was injured when the two SUVs collided. Details about the deputy's condition were not immediately available.
A 710 Freeway exit was closed for the investigation. The intersection of Florence and Eastern avenues also was closed.
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