Chaos erupted in a Mid-City neighborhood Friday morning when a pilfered Amazon delivery truck went on a demolition spree, plowing into parked cars before the driver vanished into thin air. LAPD confirmed the wild scene, where the rogue driver turned the quiet street into a metal-crunching obstacle course.
People along West 21st Street were jolted awake by a thunderous crash—one collision leading to another like dominos. The truck first nailed a gray pickup, then careened into other rides, leaving at least four cars looking like they’d been through a demolition derby. Glass littered the pavement, and vehicles sat crooked, shoved out of position like unwanted furniture.
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Cops got the first call about a stolen ride, which turned out to be the Amazon truck. Detectives reckon the suspect swiped it earlier that morning before losing control blocks away. Witnesses said the driver bolted faster than a scared rabbit, disappearing into the maze of nearby streets.
One unlucky visitor from San Diego walked outside to find her car banged up like it had been in a brawl. A local guy breathed a sigh of relief, saying the crash could’ve been straight-up tragic if folks had been sitting inside their cars on what’s usually a packed street.
This mess isn’t even the first Amazon truck fiasco lately. Earlier this week, cops chased down two clowns who jacked another delivery vehicle in Lakewood mid-route, leading to a wild goose chase while packages were still inside.
Though the street looks like a junkyard now, neighbors are just glad it happened early, before folks were out and about. Cops are still hunting for the truck thief, but for now, Mid-City’s got one more headache to add to the pile.
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