A Los Angeles police sergeant was charged Friday with one rely of misdemeanor reckless driving inflicting harm after a crash final spring that occurred throughout a pursuit, the Los Angeles County district lawyer’s workplace mentioned.
Within the Might 6 incident, Sgt. Ruby Aguirre, a 14-year Los Angeles Police Division veteran, is accused of working a purple mild on the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Western Avenue and placing a sedan.
One individual suffered critical accidents and was taken to a hospital.
“Sworn cops have a duty to obey all legal guidelines, significantly when they’re on the job and in uniform,” Dist. Atty. George Gascón mentioned in a information launch. “Luckily, nobody died on this occasion however it’ll go away an indelible mark on the sufferer. My workplace’s Bureau of Sufferer Providers is out there to supply wanted companies or assets to assist the sufferer throughout her restoration.”
The LAPD mentioned in an announcement that it was conscious of the fees towards Aguirre, who had been given a “non-field” task.
The division mentioned it was “totally cooperating” with the district lawyer’s workplace.
Aguirre is scheduled to be arraigned April 17.
