CA theft investigation prompts car chase and collision that killed 3, injured 1
2 died at the scene and 2 others were taken to a California hospital, where another later died
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Three people were killed and one person was injured in a crash involving a driver who was fleeing police near Los Angeles early Sunday, authorities said.
The two-vehicle collision occurred around 2 a.m. at an intersection in the city of South Gate, according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department.
Two people died at the scene and two others were taken to a hospital, where one died, officials said. The survivor’s condition wasn't known.
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Los Angeles police investigating a theft began following a chase that caused a fatal car crash at an intersection in the city of South Gate, California. (Fox News)
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Occupants of both vehicles were among the deceased, ABC 7 reported.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Officers were investigating a theft when they began following — and then chasing — a vehicle, the South Gate Police Department said.
Officials canceled the pursuit due to the suspect’s dangerous speeds and the crash occurred a short time later, police said.