Los Angeles Motorist Rams Into Vehicle, Killing Driver He Says Robbed Him

Published on July 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES—A driver who was allegedly robbed in the West Adams area of Los Angeles rear-ended a vehicle containing the suspects, killing one of them, authorities said Sunday, June 30. The crash occurred at 5:28 p.m. Saturday at Adams Boulevard and West View Street, Officer Tony Im of the Los Angeles Police Department told City News Service. The driver of the vehicle carrying the alleged robbers, a man about 32 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, Mr. Im said. Police said that victim and at least two passengers were inside a vehicle fleeing the scene, after they allegedly robbed a 21-year-old man, who got into a vehicle to pursue them. The alleged robbery victim eventually rear-ended the second vehicle, causing it to strike a light pole, killing the motorist....