The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol are conducting a joint investigation into the incident that occurred near the intersection of Mills Avenue and Telegraph Road in the city Whittier, involving recruits from Sheriff's Academy Class #464 and a civilian motorist.
At this time, several recruits still remain in critical condition and several recruits suffered non-life-
threatening injuries. We are hoping for all involved to have a full and speedy recovery.
The Department would like to thank the community for the continued outpouring of support and prayers received for all affected.
We are unable to provide any additional information as
the investigation is ongoing. An update will be provided at a later time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Sheriff’s Information Bureau (213) 229-1850. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
REPORTED AT: 6:26 a.m.
LOCATION: 10600 Block of Mills Avenue, Whittier
VICTIM: Multiple
SUSPECT: Driver Detained
UNIT: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Training Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Recruit class assigned to the STARS Center Training Academy, Whittier, were struck by a moving vehicle at approximately 6:26 am on the 10600 block of Mills Avenue during their run while on training. There were multiple injuries, and all victims were transported to local hospitals for further treatment. Currently, it is unknown the severity of their injuries. The vehicle's driver that struck the recruits was detained pending further investigation.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Sheriff’s Information Bureau (213) 229-1850. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
*Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
