Deputies Injured in South LA Suspected DUI Crash

In a chaotic turn of events in South Los Angeles, two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies were injured in a suspected DUI crash on September 4, 2025, late in the evening. According to FOX 11, the incident occurred around 10:35 p.m. when a patrol vehicle was struck by a driver believed to be under the influence near a busy South LA intersection.

The crash unfolded as deputies were responding to a call in the area. A vehicle, driven erratically, slammed into their patrol car, sending both deputies to the hospital with minor injuries. Both have since been treated and released, but the incident has sparked outrage in a community already reeling from recent violence. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody, with DUI charges pending as the LASD investigates further.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with flashing lights and emergency responders flooding the area. “It was terrifying,” a local resident told FOX 11. “You hear about crime, but seeing it like this hits different.” The crash adds to a string of breaking crime stories in Los Angeles over the past 24 hours, from shootings to high-speed chases, underscoring the city’s ongoing struggle with safety.

The LASD is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward as they piece together the events leading up to the collision. For now, South LA remains on edge, grappling with yet another reminder of the fragility of peace in the city.

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