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LA PUENTE, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 2, 2026 — Three people were hurt on Sunday morning, November 1, in a crash involving a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle near La Puente City Park. The collision happened at the intersection of Hacienda Boulevard and Temple Avenue.
A deputy was responding to a call shortly after 10 a.m. and was entering the intersection when the patrol vehicle was struck by an SUV, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The impact reportedly sent the deputy's vehicle off the roadway and into a residential driveway, where it struck a parked car.
Two occupants of the SUV and the deputy were taken to a hospital, the sheriff's department said. Their conditions have not been released. No information on the parked vehicle's owner or any injuries tied to that vehicle has been made public.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We wish those injured a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in California
This crash happened at Hacienda Boulevard and Temple Avenue. A in La Puente, CA. For more on crashes at intersections across California, see our intersection safety guide for California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most car accidents happen?
A large share of crashes occur at intersections, where crossing traffic, turns, and red-light timing increase the chance of a collision.
What are the most common injuries from a car accident?
Whiplash, cuts and bruises, broken bones, and head or neck injuries are common, ranging from minor to serious depending on crash speed and impact point.
