Montebello Police Car Strikes Pedestrian Critically Injuring Man

Pedestrian Struck by Police Cruiser

• ⚠️ A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a Montebello Police Department patrol vehicle over the weekend.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Saturday around 5:35 AM at the intersection of Howard and Beverly in Montebello.
• 💥 Surveillance video shows the man crossing the street, appearing to start running to the curb, when he was hit by the patrol car and thrown approximately 20 feet.

Investigation and Condition

• 🚨 The police car spun and hit a light pole after the collision.
• 🚦 From the video, it appears the officer had a green light and the victim was crossing the street.
• 🚑 The pedestrian, approximately 60 years old, was rushed to the hospital and is currently in critical but stable condition.
• 🚓 A witness stated the officer did not appear to be responding to a call, and their lights were not on.
• 🕵️ The Montebello Police Department is investigating the incident, with the CHP also involved due to the involvement of a police cruiser.