Man rushed to hospital during South LA street takeover

Video shows the crowd suddenly dispersing and people running away.

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Sunday, July 17, 2022
Man rushed to hospital during South LA street takeover
Man rushed to hospital during South LA street takeoverA man was rushed to the hospital after he was injured during a street takeover overnight in South Los Angeles, authorities said.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man was rushed to the hospital after he was injured during a street takeover overnight in South Los Angeles, authorities said.

In video obtained by Eyewitness News, a large crowd was seen taking over an intersection, watching drivers perform donuts.

Footage shows the crowd suddenly dispersing. Several people were seen running away.

Details surrounding the man's injuries were not immediately made available and there's no word on if anyone was arrested.

The area is no stranger to street takeovers.

Last month, a wild street takeover in South L.A. reportedly turned violent when a man was apparently beaten.

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Meanwhile, some Southern California lawmakers are working to criminalize street takeovers.

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