Deputy, 3 Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects Injured in Crash

Deputy, 3 Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects Injured in Crash
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle is seen in Agua Dulce, Calif., on June 1, 2021. Patrick Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
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VALENCIA, Calif.—Three suspects suffered significant injuries on April 9 when their vehicle, allegedly containing stolen catalytic converters, crashed into a sheriff’s SUV in Valencia, also injuring a deputy inside, authorities said.

Paramedics took the deputy to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Lt. Brandon Barkley of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Santa Clarita Valley station.