Man Wounded in Suspected Road Rage Shooting in South LA

Authorities were searching for a man who shot a driver Tuesday night after a car crash in South Los Angeles, police said.

The shooting occured around 9:30 p.m. near 21st Street and Central Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

One vehicle struck the other and a chase ensued. A man got out of the vehicle that was chased and asked "what do you want." The man then pulled out a handgun and fired at least two shots at the driver, hitting him in the neck and back, according to the LAPD.

The victim was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.

The shooter left in a black Honda driven by woman.

Police said the incident was also being considered a hit-and-run crash.

Oleevia Woo and Corey Arvin contributed to this report.

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