Crime & Safety
Sheriff’s Deputy Crashes Vehicle into Local Telephone Pole
The deputy sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.

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Last night, at approximately 17th at about 8 33 in the evening the South Gate Police Department (SGPD) received a call from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to assist them with a car accident at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Southern Avenue.
The accident involved a deputy from a countywide unit, whose car crashed into telephone poll west side of Garfield Avenue and northern Southern Avenue.
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“Upon the arrival of the SGPD we observed that the telephone pole…had been completely severed from the ground,” said Sgt. Patiño.
The deputy was taken to a nearby hospital, and the street still closed due to the accident
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“We are trying to get the telephone company to respond and move the pole,” said the Sgt. Patiño.
Police is currently investigating the reasons behind the crash.
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