The civilian's vehicle burst into flames; a Good Samaritan removed its driver; LBFD transported the driver to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The LBPD pick-up truck ended-up on its side; its officer/driver was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor. A responding officer was also slightly injured in breaking the police pick-up truck's windshield to extricate its driver/officer.

[UPDATE: LBFD indicates via Twitter that two patients were transported to a trauma center, one to a hospital. END UPDATE]

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[LBPD PIO text] At approximately 12:10 a.m., a marked police pick-up truck, used by the department’s Boat Detail to transport their diving gear, was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Bellflower Blvd., south of Atherton Street

Based on the preliminary investigation, and according to independent witness statements, it appears the driver of a Mercedes Benz sedan lost control and spun out, and crossed the center divider striking the police truck.

The Mercedes Benz caught on fire, and the male adult driver was removed by a Good Samaritan

The driver was transported to a local hospital by LB Fire and was listed in critical condition

The police truck ended up on its side, and the officer sustained minor injuries and was also transported to a local hospital.

A responding officer was also slightly injured from breaking the windshield to extricate the officer in the truck

It was not raining at the time of the collision, however, the streets were wet due to the weather

Portions of the intersection were closed during the investigation

The incident is being investigated as a possible DUI related incident

Anyone who may have information regarding the collision is asked to contact the LBPD’s Collision Investigation Detail at (562) 570-7355

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