{"id":2091430,"date":"2023-11-05T22:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T03:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-killed-when-minivan-crashes-into-metro-bus-in-lapd-chase\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T22:02:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T03:02:01","slug":"2-killed-when-minivan-crashes-into-metro-bus-in-lapd-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-killed-when-minivan-crashes-into-metro-bus-in-lapd-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"2 dead in LAPD chase as minivan collides with Metro bus."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2-killed-when-minivan-crashes-into-metro-bus-in-lapd-chase%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091430&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Two Killed \u200band Two \u200dInjured in Dramatic Police Pursuit Crash<\/h2>\n<p>In a heart-stopping incident near downtown Los Angeles, a green minivan attempting to evade a police pursuit crashed into a Metro bus, resulting in\u200b two fatalities and \u200ctwo injuries. The incident occurred on\u2062 November 5th at around 5 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The chase began \u200cwhen patrolling officers witnessed someone throwing a gun from the minivan in the area of the\u2064 Harbor (110) Freeway and Central\u200d Avenue. The officers immediately attempted to\u2062 pull \u200dover the minivan, initiating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-gas-stations-partnering-with-armed-security-to-protect-customers-amid-carjacking-epidemic\/\" title=\"Chicago Gas Stations Partnering With Armed Security To Protect Customers Amid \u2018Carjacking Epidemic\u2019\">high-speed pursuit<\/a> that lasted\u2064 for one to two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit came to a devastating end when the minivan collided with a Metro bus at the intersection of Main and 17th streets. Firefighters and paramedics were \u2062quickly dispatched to the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, one person \u200cwas pronounced dead at the scene, while another had to be extracted from the wreckage. Three individuals were rushed \u200cto the\u2062 hospital, but sadly, one of \u2063them later succumbed to their injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The driver of the minivan and another passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Fortunately,\u2063 the discarded handgun was eventually recovered by the police.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\"><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/officer-passenger-killed-by-alleged-drunk-driver-in-northridge-police-5522559?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">LAPD Officer, Passenger Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in Northridge<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">11\/4\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/officer-passenger-killed-by-alleged-drunk-driver-in-northridge-police-5522559?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/youtube-suspends-lapd-for-posting-video-of-brutal-attack-5519055?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">YouTube Suspends LAPD for\u200d Posting Video of \u2018Brutal Attack\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/29\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/youtube-suspends-lapd-for-posting-video-of-brutal-attack-5519055?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p>The Metro bus operator, who \u2064was the only person\u2063 on board, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-charged-for-throwing-hot-coffee-at-maskless-dunkin-donuts-customer\/\" title=\"Man Charged For Throwing Hot Coffee At Maskless Dunkin\u2019 Donuts Customer\">declined medical treatment<\/a> or ambulance transportation, as confirmed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-dozen-children-transported-to-hospitals-in-waukesha-school-district-cancels-schools\/\" title=\"A Dozen Children Transported To Hospitals In Waukesha, School District Cancels Schools\">fire department officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures should authorities consider implementing\u2064 to minimize the potential hazards associated with high-speed police pursuits?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<h2>Two Killed and \u2062Two Injured in Dramatic Police Pursuit Crash<\/h2>\n<p>In a tragic incident near downtown Los Angeles, two lives were \u200blost and \u2062two individuals were injured when a green \u2062minivan involved in a police \u200bpursuit crashed into a\u2062 Metro bus. The devastating collision took place on November 5th\u2064 at approximately\u2062 5 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit unfolded after patrolling officers\u2063 observed someone discarding \u200ba firearm from the minivan in the vicinity of\u200b the Harbor (110) Freeway and Central Avenue. Without hesitation, the officers made an immediate attempt to stop the minivan, \u2062thus instigating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/21-year-old-man-charged-with-murder-of-texas-pastor\/\" title=\"21-year-old man charged with murder of Texas pastor\">high-speed chase<\/a> that lasted for a brief period of one to \u2062two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the pursuit concluded in a catastrophic manner as the\u200b minivan \u2063collided with a Metro bus\u2063 at the intersection of Main and 17th streets. The severity of the crash prompted the rapid response of firefighters and paramedics, who were swiftly dispatched to \u200dthe scene.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, one person was pronounced\u200c dead at the site of the accident, while another individual required \u2062extraction from the wreckage. \u200bThree injured parties were expeditiously rushed to the\u200c hospital, but sadly, one of them\u2064 succumbed to their\u2064 injuries later on.<\/p>\n<p>The driver of the minivan and another passenger sustained injuries that were \u200cdeemed non-life-threatening. Moreover, the discarded \u200chandgun that initiated the pursuit was eventually recovered by the \u200bpolice.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cincident serves as a somber reminder of the \u200binherent dangers associated with police pursuits and the potential consequences that can arise from such situations. While\u200c law\u2063 enforcement agencies\u2063 have a responsibility to apprehend individuals \u2064involved in criminal activities, it is essential to evaluate the risks and ensure\u200b the safety of both the public and the officers involved.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c light of this\u2064 unfortunate event, it is crucial that authorities review and analyze their pursuit protocols and consider implementing measures to minimize the potential hazards associated\u2062 with high-speed\u2062 chases. This could include \u200dassessing the\u200d necessity of pursuits on a case-by-case basis, employing \u2062alternative techniques to apprehend suspects, \u200band continually training officers in pursuit management strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is essential for both drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant and exercise caution during police pursuits. Adhering to traffic\u2064 rules, maintaining\u200b awareness of one&#8217;s surroundings, and promptly following instructions from law enforcement officials can significantly contribute to preventing \u2062accidents and injuries in such situations.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into this tragic\u200d incident continues, \u2064our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. It is our hope that this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-killed-when-minivan-crashes-into-metro-bus-in-lapd-chase\/\" title=\"2 dead in LAPD chase as minivan collides with Metro bus.\">event sparks meaningful dialogue<\/a> and prompts necessary changes in pursuit policies to safeguard the lives \u200dof both law \u200cenforcement personnel and the general public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two killed, two injured as a minivan fleeing police crashed into a Metro bus near downtown LA. 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