ALTADENA — Two adults and a child suffered injuries believed to be minor following a crash involving a sheriff’s patrol car Saturday, officials said.
The collision took place about 3:45 p.m. at Fair Oaks Avenue and Woodbury Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Tatiana Sauquillo said.
The two-man unit was traveling with its emergency lights and sirens on to assist another deputy involved in a fight with a suspect when the crash occurred, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Mann said.
The patrol car collided in the intersection with a Toyota Camry, officials said.
The three occupants of the Camry were taken to a hospital for treatment of apparently minor injuries, Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Richard Hastert said.
The deputies were not injured, officials said.
The patrol car appeared to have damage to the side, while the Camry had front-end damage, officials added.
The circumstances of the crash were being investigated by the Altadena office of the CHP.