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Los Angeles, CA (January 17, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured in a traffic collision at the intersection of Imperial Hwy and Compton Ave in South Los Angeles, prompting a coordinated emergency response.
The incident occurred around 4:27 PM PST and involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the roadway. Initial dispatches requested multiple fire and medical units to the scene. However, after further assessment, several responding units were canceled, and a seven-minute ambulance arrival time was confirmed for patient transport.
Details regarding the pedestrian’s injuries have not been publicly released, but the individual was attended to by emergency medical services upon arrival. The condition of the patient at the time of transport has not been confirmed.
Authorities secured the intersection and worked to manage traffic as the scene was stabilized. It remains unclear whether the driver remained at the scene, and no details about the vehicle involved have been disclosed.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether pedestrian right-of-way laws or other traffic violations were factors.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for a full and timely recovery.
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