2 LA County deputies injured in suspected DUI crash

LASD deputies hurt in suspected DUI crash

Two deputies with the Los Angeles County Police Department were taken to the hospital after their patrol vehicle was hit by a suspected DUI driver. They have since been treated and released.

LOS ANGELES - Authorities said two deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were injured after a crash involving a suspected DUI driver in South Los Angeles on Monday night.

What we know:

The crash occurred at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and W. 98th Street in South LA's Vermont Vista neighborhood. Sheriff's officials said an older model vehicle collided with a patrol SUV, causing the SUV to crash into a power pole.

The two deputies were taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where they have since been treated and released. They are expected to make a full recovery.

Investigators said the suspect did not stop to help and fled the scene with a passenger. The suspect was later taken into custody on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence.

What we don't know:

The names of the deputies and the suspect have not been released.