New video shows deadly crash involving LAPD patrol SUV

LOS ANGELES - New video released Wednesday shows the moments leading up to a deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a Los Angeles Police Department patrol SUV in Hollywood. 

The fatal crash happened April 30 near the intersection of Gower Street and Santa Monica Boulevard shortly before 4 p.m., according to the LAPD.

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An investigation revealed that LAPD officers were traveling north on Gower Street moments before another vehicle headed west on Santa Monica Boulevard struck the police vehicle, causing it to spin and hit a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk.

"The ambulance came, and I knew he was dead right on impact," said Jonathan Alomia. "It really shook the plaza we have here on Gower."

Alomia works at a nearby business close to where last month’s crash occurred. He and other people heard the crash and ran outside. However, he hadn’t seen the surveillance video until the LAPD released it on Wednesday.

"I don’t know why the cop had the lights on in the first place," said Alomia. "There’s a little bit of confusion there. I didn’t really see an emergency happening or anything like that. Maybe they could have been responding to something, but still."

Two other vehicles were also struck and the people inside those cars were not injured.

The pedestrian has been identified as a 27-year-old resident of London, England.

A spokesperson from LA County District Attorney’s Office said, "We send our condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. As of today, a case has not been presented to our office by law enforcement."

The LAPD says the case is under investigation.

"I would like to know the results to see what happens," said Alomia. "It’s something that affected me and affected the plaza here."

City News Service contributed to this report.