LOS ANGELES, CA (April 19, 2024) — Nine inmates were injured following a bus collision on Tuesday evening in the downtown area of Los Angeles. The incident took place on South Figueroa Street near Sunset Boulevard at approximately 6:35 p.m.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was quick to respond to the accident involving a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department bus. Ambulance crews provided medical attention to the nine injured parties, who are reported to be between the ages of 18 and 24. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and officials have yet to release further details about the circumstances that led to the collision.
In the wake of the incident, the Los Angeles Fire Department urged drivers to exercise extra caution when driving near larger vehicles such as buses and trucks. Due to their size, these vehicles need more room for maneuvers like turning and lane changing. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe distance and stay out of the vehicles’ blind spots to prevent accidents.
The authorities are working to determine what prompted the crash and will provide more information to the public as the investigation unfolds.