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Four Men Sought Following Crashing Possibly Stolen Car Into Fire Hydrant

N Martel Ave & Romaine St

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Summary

  • Four men fled on foot after crashing a car into a hydrant in Los Angeles, causing street flooding. Police are searching for the suspects, who are wanted for possible burglary or possession of a stolen vehicle, with assistance from backup units and an air unit.

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The vehicle is stuck on top of a hydrant that is gushing water. The streets are flooding and a large crowd has gathered at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Martel Ave & Romaine St.

The vehicle is stuck on top of a hydrant that is gushing water. The streets are flooding and a large crowd has gathered at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Martel Ave & Romaine St.

The vehicle is stuck on top of a hydrant that is gushing water. The streets are flooding and a large crowd has gathered at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Martel Ave & Romaine St.

The vehicle is stuck on top of a hydrant that is gushing water. The streets are flooding and a large crowd has gathered at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Martel Ave & Romaine St.

The vehicle is stuck on top of a hydrant that is gushing water. The streets are flooding and a large crowd has gathered at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Martel Ave & Romaine St.

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LA 22 West Traffic · Jul 18, 9:56PM · 0:15
27 231, it's a. SUV. Roger, they have a white Mercedes SUV. Roger ma'am, that that's going to be the the vehicle involved in this possible 459. They're they're 459 suspects. Roger.
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LA 22 West Traffic · Jul 18, 9:56PM · 0:06
27-231, what type of vehicle does A1 have up there on the perimeter?
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Fire S of Mulholland · Jul 18, 9:50PM · 0:13
Metro, Engine 41, notify DWP that we have a sheared out-of-service hydrant on the southeast corner of Martell and Willoughby. Engine 41, roger.
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Comments4

markisska719h ago

We saw it happened. We were at the Stop sign on that intersection when we saw a police car. They turned the lights on which stopped us from proceeding. Second later the Mercedes flew through the intersection and crushed into the fire hydrant. Thank you Police Officers for your quick, safe and effective work. Stay safe 🙏

Minorc20h ago

Had come outside just in time to hear the crash and see one of the guys sprinting away from the accident on the opposite side of the street from me - while a police suv pursued - stay safe out there everyone

Indyang31720h ago

That an is getting a good wash

Zippy_the_Pinhead21h ago

What’s up with all these foos crashing in our lovely little city?

markisska719h ago

We saw it happened. We were at the Stop sign on that intersection when we saw a police car. They turned the lights on which stopped us from proceeding. Second later the Mercedes flew through the intersection and crushed into the fire hydrant. Thank you Police Officers for your quick, safe and effective work. Stay safe 🙏

Minorc20h ago

Had come outside just in time to hear the crash and see one of the guys sprinting away from the accident on the opposite side of the street from me - while a police suv pursued - stay safe out there everyone

Indyang31720h ago

That an is getting a good wash

Zippy_the_Pinhead21h ago

What’s up with all these foos crashing in our lovely little city?

markisska719h ago

We saw it happened. We were at the Stop sign on that intersection when we saw a police car. They turned the lights on which stopped us from proceeding. Second later the Mercedes flew through the intersection and crushed into the fire hydrant. Thank you Police Officers for your quick, safe and effective work. Stay safe 🙏

Minorc20h ago

Had come outside just in time to hear the crash and see one of the guys sprinting away from the accident on the opposite side of the street from me - while a police suv pursued - stay safe out there everyone

Indyang31720h ago

That an is getting a good wash

Zippy_the_Pinhead21h ago

What’s up with all these foos crashing in our lovely little city?

markisska719h ago

We saw it happened. We were at the Stop sign on that intersection when we saw a police car. They turned the lights on which stopped us from proceeding. Second later the Mercedes flew through the intersection and crushed into the fire hydrant. Thank you Police Officers for your quick, safe and effective work. Stay safe 🙏

Minorc20h ago

Had come outside just in time to hear the crash and see one of the guys sprinting away from the accident on the opposite side of the street from me - while a police suv pursued - stay safe out there everyone

Indyang31720h ago

That an is getting a good wash

Zippy_the_Pinhead21h ago

What’s up with all these foos crashing in our lovely little city?

markisska719h ago

We saw it happened. We were at the Stop sign on that intersection when we saw a police car. They turned the lights on which stopped us from proceeding. Second later the Mercedes flew through the intersection and crushed into the fire hydrant. Thank you Police Officers for your quick, safe and effective work. Stay safe 🙏

Minorc20h ago

Had come outside just in time to hear the crash and see one of the guys sprinting away from the accident on the opposite side of the street from me - while a police suv pursued - stay safe out there everyone

Indyang31720h ago

That an is getting a good wash

Zippy_the_Pinhead21h ago

What’s up with all these foos crashing in our lovely little city?

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