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One killed after sheriff's deputy collision sets off chain-reaction crash in Commerce, officials say
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Summer Lin , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities report that a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was involved in the incident. A chain-reaction collision occurred Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality.
A chain-reaction collision occurred Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality. Authorities report that a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was involved in the incident. The collision set off a series of events that ultimately led to the death of one person.
The incident happened in Commerce, according to officials. Details of the collision are limited, but it is known that the deputy's involvement contributed to the chain-reaction crash.
Further information about the incident can be found through official sources, which may provide additional details as they become available.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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