2 Hospitalized, 2 Light Poles Down After Violent Rollover Crash

Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA: Two people were hospitalized after a violent rollover crash that demolished a vehicle, downed two light poles and took out power in the immediate area. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Whittier Police Department received a call at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, of a traffic collision on the 10700 East block of Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard in the city of Whittier.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and reported that one vehicle was on its roof with one person lying next to the overturned vehicle, and two light poles were down laying on the ground blocking traffic with power out.

Firefighters quickly gave aid to the two female victims – one with serious injuries and the other with head injuries. One other vehicle was involved but no serious injuries were reported.

Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Alcohol may be a factor in the collision.

Video: Michael Ullo, Photojournalist / KNN