According to the LASD, the accident happened around 11:53 p.m. on October 12, 2026, at Vermont Avenue and 120th Street.
Los Angeles County, CA – Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies and a civilian were hospitalized after a traffic collision that happened late Monday night at an intersection in West Athens.
According to the LASD, the accident happened around 11:53 p.m. on October 12, 2026, at Vermont Avenue and 120th Street.
Authorities said two deputies were on board a car traveling southbound on Vermont Avenue when it collided with a black hatchback heading westbound on 120th Street.
The deputies’ vehicle veered to the right after the initial impact and slammed into a fire hydrant at the southwest corner of the intersection. The vehicle came to rest on top of the fire hydrant. Water was gushing from the fire hydrant onto the street due to the damage.
The two deputies and the driver of the hatchback were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The deputies were expected to be treated and released, but the condition of the civilian remained unknown.
Power supply in the area was also interrupted following the collision.
The California Highway Patrol and the LASD responded to the scene.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.