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Los Angeles, CA (May 14, 2026) – A police chase in South Los Angeles came to a violent end on Tuesday, May 13, when the fleeing vehicle slammed into a parked van, leaving three people hurt. The pursuit began at around 2:34 a.m.
Officers initiated the chase after the suspects were reportedly armed with a gun. The pursuit ended near the intersection of 47th St and Budlong Avenue, where the suspects’ vehicle struck a parked van.
Both suspects and a woman who was inside the van were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions were not immediately known. No further details about those involved have been released.
The incident remains under review by authorities, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they receive medical care.
How Do Police Pursuits in Los Angeles Typically Put Bystanders at Risk?
Police pursuits in Los Angeles occur with some regularity and pose real risks to people who are nowhere near the original incident. When a chase moves through residential or commercial streets in the early morning hours, parked vehicles, pedestrians, and sleeping residents nearby can all end up in harm’s way. The speed and unpredictability of a fleeing driver make it hard for anyone in the area to get out of the way in time.
Parked vehicles are a common point of impact when pursuits end suddenly. Occupants inside a parked car or van may be asleep or unaware of the danger approaching, leaving them no chance to react. South Los Angeles streets, like many urban areas, tend to have dense parking and residential traffic that increases the risk when a chase cuts through the neighborhood at night.
