Pedestrian hit by Montebello police car in crash caught on video

Pedestrian hit by Montebello police car in crash caught on video

ABC7 Los Angeles nation

Key Points:

  • A Montebello police vehicle struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk near the Golden Manor Retirement Center, leaving the man in critical condition.
  • The pedestrian, a resident of the retirement center, was just steps away from the sidewalk when the incident occurred on Beverly Boulevard and Howard Avenue.
  • The officer involved was responding to a call about a possible DUI suspect and did not have lights or sirens activated at the time of the collision.
  • The pedestrian was transported to the hospital and is in critical but stable condition, while it is unclear if the officer sustained any injuries.
  • The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into the crash.