The crash happened around 2 a.m. at Olympic Boulevard near the 10 Freeway interchange, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Details about what led up to the collision were still being investigated, but the suspected hit-and-run driver was taken into custody, according to police. Two passengers were detained as well.
The three officers were taken to LAC+USC Medical Center. Two of them were initially listed in critical condition and the third was described as being in serious but stable condition. All of them suffered non life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive.
It’s unclear if driving under the influence was a factor in the crash.
The southbound side of the freeway would remain closed for an undisclosed amount of time.
DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
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