Robbery Victim Chases, Kills Alleged Thief in West Adams Crash

WEST ADAMS, CA (July 1, 2024) — A driver who reported being robbed at gunpoint in West Adams on Saturday night chased down the alleged thieves, resulting in a fatal collision.

The West Adams crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of S. Harcourt Avenue and W. Adams Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The 21-year-old victim told officers he was robbed by a group of men and pursued them.

The chase ended when he rear-ended the suspects’ car, forcing it off the road and into a light pole. Two passengers from the suspects’ car exited and began shooting at the victim before fleeing in another vehicle. The driver of the rear-ended car, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The robbery victim remained at the scene, and police are continuing their investigation.