One California Highway Patrol officer was killed and another injured early Wednesday, July 2, when their vehicle crashed into a tree in Culver City.
The crash was reported just after 12:30 a.m. at Bristol Parkway near Green Valley Circle.
One officer was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center by Culver City Fire Department paramedics and has died.
The county medical examiner’s office confirmed the death.
Dozens of officers gathered at the hospital, with Fox11 reporting that a procession would be held to transport the officer’s body to the medical examiner’s office.
The second officer sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene, according to Fox11.
The station also reported that the crash occurred while the officers were transporting a suspect, who was also taken to a hospital. That person’s condition was not immediately clear.
The crash occurred just blocks from the CHP’s West Los Angeles office where the suspect was being taken.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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