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Los Angeles, CA (February 26, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash involving an ambulance left at least one person injured at the intersection of South Normandie Avenue and West Florence Avenue in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 25. The incident was reported around 12:17 PM.
Emergency units responded to the scene following the collision. The driver responsible for the hit-and-run fled before authorities arrived, and no suspect information was available at the time of the initial report.
The condition of the injured person has not been confirmed, and details about what led to the crash remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with the injured person as they receive care.
Hit-and-Run Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles in Los Angeles
Hit-and-run crashes involving emergency vehicles are among the more serious incidents that occur on Los Angeles streets. When an ambulance is struck, the consequences can extend beyond the immediate victims — any patient being transported at the time may also face risk. These situations draw a rapid response from authorities due to the nature of the vehicles involved.
In California, fleeing the scene of a crash that causes injury is a felony offense. Drivers who leave without stopping face significant criminal penalties, especially when the vehicle they hit was an emergency unit in service. Law enforcement typically prioritizes these cases given the public safety implications.
The intersection of South Normandie Avenue and West Florence Avenue sits in a heavily trafficked part of South Los Angeles, where pedestrian and vehicle activity remains high throughout the day.
