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Manhunt in Commerce After Pickup Allegedly Hits LASD Deputy, Suspect Flees on Foot

Investigators are reviewing surveillance video to identify the suspect.

Overview

  • The incident began at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday near East Washington Boulevard and Fidelia Avenue in Commerce, according to authorities.
  • A pickup truck allegedly struck a deputy's vehicle at a gas station before the driver fled, prompting a brief pursuit.
  • About two miles away on the 6000 block of Southside Street, the fleeing driver crashed into at least one parked vehicle.
  • The suspect abandoned the truck and ran into a nearby residential area, and deputies are actively canvassing the neighborhood.
  • Officials have not released a suspect description or motive, and it remains unclear whether the suspect was armed or the pickup was stolen.