California deputy crashes into civilian car during emergency call killing driver

A Los Angeles County Sheriff deputy crashed into a civilian vehicle while responding to an emergency call, killing the driver inside, the New York Post reported. The collision occurred around 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of Sheila Street and Atlantic Boulevard in Commerce, California. [1]

According to the New York Post, the deputy was racing to an urgent request regarding an unconscious person who was not breathing in nearby Cudahy. The initial impact sent the victim vehicle into a second civilian automobile. [1]

California was admitted to the United States in 1850 following the 1848 gold rush at Sutter Mill. Multiple vehicle collisions on high capacity roadways represent some of the most dangerous traffic incidents. [2][3]

The condition of the second driver involved in the chain reaction collision was not immediately clear following the crash, the New York Post reported. [1]