South Los Angeles, CA - LAFD Squad Truck Overturns Near Broadway With Two Members Taken to Hospital

South Los Angeles, CA (October 8, 2026) - Two members of the Los Angeles Fire Department were taken to a hospital after their squad truck overturned, the department said.

The truck ended up on its roof near West 108th Street and South Broadway in South Los Angeles on October 8. The members were responding to an emergency, and details about that call were not immediately available.

It was not immediately clear what led to the crash. The conditions of the two members were not immediately available. One other person was evaluated for injuries at the scene.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

Steps to Take After a Fire Department Truck Crash in Los Angeles, CA

California’s DMV requires an SR 1 report within 10 days after a collision that injures or kills anyone or causes over $1,000 in property damage. The DMV’s driver handbook also calls for a report to law enforcement within 24 hours when anyone is injured or killed.

• Get checked within 72 hours even if you feel fine. Headache, neck stiffness, numbness, and abdominal pain can appear late.
• Ask the Los Angeles Fire Department which agency is writing the collision report, then request the report number.
• Photograph every vehicle, the road surface, and any injuries.
• Note nearby cameras on Broadway. Businesses and buses overwrite footage within days.
• Tell your own insurer about the crash promptly. Decline recorded statements to anyone else’s insurer or a city claims office until you have advice.
• If a vehicle was towed, write down the tow yard’s name and photograph the damage before repairs. Ask about rental and loss-of-use coverage.
• Keep every medical bill and note each missed workday.

Your Legal Questions After a Fire Department Truck Crash in Los Angeles, CA

Investigators have not said what caused the crash, so these answers stay broad.

Who can be held responsible when a city emergency truck overturns?

Possibly the driver, the city that operates the truck, a maintenance contractor, or another driver whose movement forced a swerve. Investigators have not said what led to the crash.

Does responding to an emergency protect the driver?

Not automatically. Vehicle Code section 21056 still requires emergency drivers to use due regard for the safety of everyone on the road.

What if the person hurt was on duty at the time?

Workers’ compensation usually covers on-the-job injuries. A person hurt by someone other than their employer can sometimes also bring a claim against that outside party.

What if fault is shared?

California follows pure comparative fault. Any share of blame assigned to the injured person reduces the award and does not bar the claim.

How long does someone have to file?

Six months for a claim against a public entity, which means April 8, 2027 for this crash. The ordinary two-year injury deadline falls on October 8, 2028. The clock starts on the crash date, even if symptoms surface later.

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