A suspected carjacker was critically injured and two others were hurt in a two-vehicle crash at a Torrance intersection on Friday morning, May 9, 2025.
According to Torrance police, the crash occurred around 7:05 a.m. at the intersection of Carson Street and Cabrillo Avenue.
Officers had been alerted to a gray Kia sedan flagged by a license-plate reader as a carjacked vehicle reported in Hollywood on Thursday, May 8.
Authorities stated that officers did not initiate a pursuit, but the driver fled and subsequently crashed into a Ford F-350 pickup truck. Officers located about a quarter-mile away witnessed the collision.
The female suspect driving the Kia was transported by ambulance to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition.
Two passengers in the pickup truck were also transported to local hospitals with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The incident remains under investigation by the Torrance Police Department.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
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- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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