Driver who crashed into tree was shot
A motorist who crashed into a tree in Gardena had been shot once in the upper body, police said Thursday.
Police officers and firefighters discovered the wounded man when they responded to a traffic collision reported at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of 170th Street, Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast said.
Paramedics treated the shooting victim and he was taken to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Gardena detectives at 310-217-9607.
Police officers and firefighters discovered the wounded man when they responded to a traffic collision reported at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of 170th Street, Gardena police Lt. Steve Prendergast said.
Paramedics treated the shooting victim and he was taken to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Gardena detectives at 310-217-9607.
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