Early Wednesday morning in Watts, Los Angeles, dramatic surveillance video captured a shocking scene. A pickup truck driver engaged in a confrontation with a woman, resulting in her car being pushed into several parked vehicles. The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. near the intersection of 92nd and Bandera streets.
Neighbors' Response and the Woman's Injuries
Neighbors were abruptly awakened by the sounds of collisions and car alarms. As the truck slammed head-on into the silver car with the woman inside, chaos ensued. Witnesses reported that neighbors quickly rushed to assist the woman, whose ankle was severely injured in the crash. She was promptly taken to a hospital, and her family later revealed that her injuries would necessitate surgery.Details of the Confrontation
According to neighbor Adrian Carrillo, who spoke to ABC7, it seemed that the two parties got into an argument. The man is said to have shot a gun into the air and then climbed into his truck. While the woman was trying to back out, the car and the truck ended up head-to-head. In a terrifying display, the truck driver simply stepped on the gas and pushed the woman's car from its original position to the current spot.Police Investigation and Search
The Los Angeles Police Department initially responded to the scene based on a report of gunfire. However, no evidence of a shooting was found. Currently, the man involved in the incident is being actively sought by the police. His name and description have not been released immediately, but authorities are working diligently to bring him to justice. This incident has left the neighborhood in shock and raised concerns about safety in the area.