66-Year-Old Maria Salazar Hit, Injured by Car in Police Chase near Vermont Avenue [Harbor City, CA]

66-Year-Old Maria Salazar Struck, Injured by Suspect in Police Chase near Vermont Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard

 
HARBOR CITY, CA (January 15, 2024) — Maria Salazar suffered injuries after being hit by a car involved in a police chase near Vermont Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard.
 
According to reports, the incident happened around 1:00 p.m. on January 12. For possible carjacking reasons, police attempted to pull over a driver who led them on a chase. Subsequently, the police cruiser, following closely behind the stolen Toyota Prius, rear-ended the vehicle as it slowed down, causing it to spin out of control. As a result, the Prius struck 66-year-old Salazar in a nearby crosswalk.
 
Soon after, emergency personnel responded but Salazar declined medical transportation. However, she did take herself to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to receive treatment for five broken ribs, swollen lungs and several cuts and bruises.
 
Information about where the fault lies in this accident requires further investigation. At this time, the Torrance police are investigating the carjacking that led to the pursuit.
 
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