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Burglary Suspects Crash Into LA Metro Bus in Westlake, Leaving Nine Injured and Four Hospitalized

Police say officers followed the suspects without initiating a pursuit.

Overview

  • Officers had requested backup for a burglary in progress shortly before noon, when a suspects’ vehicle collided with a Metro bus at 11:56 a.m. at West Sixth Street and South Bixel Street.
  • Firefighters reported nine people injured with four transported, while LA Metro said five bus passengers and the driver declined treatment.
  • Paramedics took two occupants of the suspects’ vehicle to hospitals in serious condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
  • An LAPD officer and a bus passenger were hospitalized in fair condition.
  • Three suspects were taken into custody as the investigation continues, with officials still clarifying certain details including the third suspect’s injury status.