Veering Driver Injures 25 Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Recruits

Veering Driver Injures 25 Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Recruits

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In Metro Los Angeles, over two dozen sheriff's academy recruits were injured during a training exercise when a car driven by a 22-year-old male veered into their formation. The incident resulted in 25 injuries, with five recruits critically hurt. The driver was sober, but it's unclear if drugs were involved. Quick actions by deputies and nearby fire station personnel helped save lives. The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the act was intentional. All injured recruits are expected to recover.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the car when it hit the recruits?

30 to 45 miles per hour

70 to 80 miles per hour

10 to 20 miles per hour

50 to 60 miles per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many recruits were critically injured in the incident?

Two

Fifteen

Five

Ten

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the deputies take immediately after the incident?

Called the police

Ran to a nearby fire station for help

Chased the driver

Waited for paramedics to arrive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prevented the car from causing more injuries?

The car hit a pole

Recruits managed to dodge the car

The driver stopped voluntarily

The car ran out of fuel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the investigation?

The investigation is ongoing

It is confirmed to be an accident

The driver has been arrested

The driver was under the influence