Two deputies and three civilians were hurt when the civilians’ vehicle attempted a left turn in front of the deputies’ patrol car, authorities said Monday.
The crash was at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at East Avenue Q and Orchid View Place, Lt. Steve De Jong of the sheriff’s Palmdale station said.
“Apparently the deputies were eastbound on Q when the westbound vehicle made a left turn in front of them,” De Jong said.
The right-front passenger was ejected from the civilian vehicle but, like the other civilians and the deputies, suffered only minor injuries, he said.
All five were taken to hospitals where they were expected to be released, he said.
“Alcohol might have been a factor,” De Jong said. The crash was under investigation.