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Tow Truck Slams Into Pacific Coast Highway Building, Driver Trapped

Rescue crews plan to transport the trapped driver to a nearby hospital pending an investigation into how the truck struck the unoccupied business.

Overview

  • A tow truck crashed into a single-story commercial building on the 14800 block of Pacific Coast Highway, crushing the vehicle’s cab and trapping the solo driver.
  • Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department began extrication efforts at the scene and reported the driver was expected to be taken to a local hospital.
  • Officials said no one was inside the business when the truck struck the building and there were no reports of additional injuries.
  • Investigators remain on scene and have not released the driver’s identity or medical condition as they work to determine the cause of the collision.
  • The crash damaged the storefront and is likely to cause traffic and access disruptions on Pacific Coast Highway while emergency crews and investigators complete their work.