A suspect believed to be involved in a carjacking allegedly struck multiple pedestrians across at least four separate locations in Culver City before leading police on a pursuit that ended in a crash in downtown Los Angeles. The incident began at approximately 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when Culver City police responded to reports of a felony hit-and-run collision. The suspect is now in custody, and the pursuing officer also sustained injuries when the chase came to its violent conclusion.
What Happened
According to Culver City Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Atenza, officers were initially dispatched at approximately 6:57 p.m. Tuesday following reports of a felony hit-and-run collision. The vehicle involved was believed to have been used in a carjacking in Los Angeles, and one of the carjacking victims was able to provide officers with the vehicle’s license plate number. As officers ran the plate through their camera system, they began receiving simultaneous reports of multiple vehicle-versus-pedestrian incidents involving the same car. The suspect drove recklessly through Culver City, striking pedestrians at what police say were at least four separate scenes. A pursuit ensued and continued into Los Angeles, ultimately ending near Washington Boulevard and Olive Street in downtown Los Angeles when the suspect crashed into another vehicle. A Culver City police officer who was pursuing the suspect also crashed into the vehicle during the incident.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The pursuing Culver City police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. The suspect, who was injured during the pursuit, was taken to a hospital for treatment before being taken into custody. According to police, the pedestrians struck during the incident did not sustain life-threatening injuries, though authorities indicated they were still working to identify and account for all victims across the multiple scenes. Culver City Police Department continues to investigate the full scope of the incident, including the original carjacking and the motivation behind the suspect’s actions.
Injuries and Community Impact
Multiple pedestrians were struck across at least four locations in Culver City during the incident. While police reported that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening, the scope and number of victims continued to grow as investigators worked to identify everyone affected. A Culver City police officer was also injured in the crash that ended the pursuit. The incident raises serious concerns for the safety of pedestrians and bystanders when a fleeing suspect uses a vehicle as a weapon during an active police pursuit.
Understanding Legal Rights After Being Struck by a Fleeing Suspect
When a person is intentionally or recklessly struck by a vehicle during a criminal act such as a carjacking, the victim has strong grounds for a personal injury claim against the driver responsible. California law allows injured victims to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages — regardless of whether the at-fault driver is also facing criminal charges. With multiple victims across several scenes in this case, identifying every affected person and documenting the full scope of harm is critical to ensuring each victim receives the compensation they deserve. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help victims navigate the criminal investigation, gather evidence from each scene, and pursue full civil accountability against the responsible party.
If you or a loved one was struck by a vehicle during this incident or any serious pedestrian accident in Culver City or the greater Los Angeles area, our Los Angeles office is ready to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us for a free consultation — our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee unless we win your case.
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