Willowbrook Police Chase Ends Crash Injuring Two Officers

A high-speed police pursuit in Willowbrook, Los Angeles, ended in a crash injuring at least one LAPD officer and another individual on Friday night near the intersection of S Mona Boulevard and E 124th Street. The officer sustained an arm injury and was hospitalized in stable condition, while the other injured person, a woman, was also taken to the hospital; it remains unclear if she is an officer or a civilian. The suspect, wanted for reckless driving, fled the scene and has not been apprehended. The patrol car involved sustained heavy damage, particularly to the driver’s side and passenger doors, with the impact pushing the vehicle across the intersection. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, which highlights the risks of police pursuits in densely populated urban areas where high speeds and unpredictable traffic increase the chance of serious injuries. Traffic was temporarily disrupted during emergency response and investigation efforts, and police have not released further details about the suspect or conditions of those injured.