Santa Clarita, CA – A violent rollover crash involving a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department patrol car occurred at an intersection in Santa Clarita on Saturday afternoon, resulting in significant injuries to the deputy and another motorist.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the incident took place at around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road. The patrol car, driven by a deputy, was responding to a call for service when it collided with a Toyota Camry driven by a 79-year-old woman.
The impact of the collision caused the patrol car to roll over multiple times before coming to a stop in the intersection. The deputy, who was not identified, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The female driver of the Camry also sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.
The intersection was closed for several hours while authorities investigated the crash. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Eyewitness Accounts
Witnesses to the crash expressed shock and concern about the violent nature of the collision. One witness, who was driving behind the deputy's patrol car, described the scene as "horrific."
"I saw the patrol car speeding up and then it just swerved and slammed into the other car," the witness said. "It was like something out of a movie."
Another witness, who was working at a nearby business, said they heard a loud crash and ran outside to see the aftermath.
"I saw the overturned patrol car and the other car badly damaged," the witness said. "It was clear that it was a serious accident."
Community Response
The Santa Clarita community expressed concern and support for the injured deputy and motorist. Many residents took to social media to offer their well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
"Our thoughts are with the deputy and the other person involved in this terrible crash," said one resident. "We hope they both make a full recovery."
"This is a reminder of the dangers that our law enforcement officers face every day," said another resident. "We are grateful for their service and we wish the deputy a speedy recovery."
Investigation Ongoing
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash. The team is reviewing evidence, including traffic camera footage and witness statements, to determine the cause of the collision.
The investigation is expected to be lengthy and thorough. The Sheriff's Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them with any information.
Prioritization of Clear and Structured Information
Key Points:
- Violent rollover crash involving a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department patrol car and a Toyota Camry.
- Crash occurred at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road on Saturday afternoon.
- Deputy and Toyota driver sustained serious injuries and were taken to a hospital.
- Intersection closed for several hours while authorities investigated.
- Cause of the collision is still under investigation.
- Eyewitnesses described the crash as "horrific."
- Community expressed concern and support for the injured.
- Major Accident Investigation Team investigating the crash.
Additional Information:
- Time of the crash: 1:30 p.m.
- Deputy's injuries: Serious, unspecified
- Toyota driver's injuries: Serious, unspecified
- Status of the investigation: Ongoing and lengthy
- Contact information for witnesses: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
