LAPD officer injured in accident while pursuing gang members through South Los Angeles

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) – Los Angeles police officers were injured in a crash Monday night while chasing suspected armed gang members through the South Los Angeles area.

At least one LAPD cruiser crashed and landed on a sidewalk, narrowly missing a fire hydrant.

Ambulances were called to transport two officers to a local hospital. The extent of her injuries was initially unknown.

The chase began shortly after 9 p.m. on streets in South LA.

Officers believed the suspects may have been gang members connected to a shooting. They fled from Newton Division gang officers in a silver Mercedes and were believed to be armed.

The chase lasted about half an hour and took place on surface roads in the South Los Angeles area. At one point, the vehicle’s tires and engine appeared to be smoking. When they finally stopped near S. Manhattan Place and 52nd Street, smoke was pouring from the hood.

At least three suspects then stuck their hands out the window and followed the order to surrender.