LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) A man riding a scooter was hit and killed in south Los Angeles early Friday morning.

dec. 3, 2021. (CBSLA)
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The collision took place at Flower Street and Adams Boulevard around noon. 5 in the morning, near 110 Freeway, about five blocks from the USC campus.
According to Los Angeles police, a car appeared to hit a box and overturned a light pole before hitting the scooter.
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The victim was not immediately identified.
The driver of the car and a passenger remained on the scene. They have been detained for questioning.
It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the accident.
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An LAPD official told CBSLA investigators will review cameras near the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for possible video footage of the crash.
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