The crash happened on Dec. 8 at Century Boulevard and McKinley Avenue. Footage recorded by the officer's dashboard camera and surveillance cameras in the area show the officer driving as they approached a light signal on McKinley Avenue.
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Police say a man who was crossing the street was walking outside the marked crosswalk - and that the cruiser's emergency equipment was activated - when the officer hit the pedestrian.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by on-duty LAPD officer in patrol vehicle
The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died. He has been identified as 26-year-old Luis Espinoza of Long Beach.
In a statement about the incident, LAPD Chief Michel Moore said: "While we are in the very preliminary stages of the investigation, I have very serious concerns regarding the officer's driving leading up to the collision. An Internal Affairs investigation has been initiated, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
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Additional details about the crash were not available.