LOS ANGELES—Authorities Monday, July 1, identified a robbery suspect who was killed in a crash involving a driver who allegedly chased after him in the West Adams area of Los Angeles.
The crash occurred at 5:28 p.m. Saturday at Adams Boulevard and West View Street, Officer Tony Im of the Los Angeles Police Department told City News Service.
The driver of the vehicle carrying the alleged robbers, was pronounced dead at the scene, Mr. Im said.
On Monday, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the fatally injured man as Eddie Grismore III, 32, whose city of residence was not known.
Police said Mr. Grismore and at least two passengers were inside a vehicle fleeing the scene, after they allegedly robbed a 21-year-old man, who got into a vehicle to pursue them. The alleged robbery victim eventually rear-ended the second vehicle, causing it to strike a light pole, killing the motorist.
Two passengers exited that vehicle and fired shots at the driver, police said. The duo then got into another vehicle and sped away in an unknown direction.
The 21-year-old man remained at the scene and waited for the arrival of police, the LAPD’s Media Relations Section reported.
The case remained under investigation Monday morning as to what charges, if any, the motorist could face, according to the LAPD.
