Vehicle strikes Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruits on run

WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — Multiple Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits were struck by a vehicle early Wednesday, authorities said.

TV news helicopter broadcasts showed a large response of firefighters and ambulances in Whittier, a vehicle on a sidewalk as well as numerous individuals nearby in uniform workout clothes.

Authorities were not immediately able to say how many recruits were struck.

A Sheriff’s Department statement said a recruit class was hit by a vehicle at about 6:26 a.m. during a training run.

“There were multiple injuries, and all victims were transported to local hospitals for further treatment,” the statement said. “Currently, it is unknown the severity of their injuries. The vehicle’s driver that struck the recruits was detained pending further investigation.”