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A police chase that originated from a carjacking in East Los Angeles resulted in a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Pacific Coast Highway. The incident involved three young children in the stolen vehicle, leading to a chaotic scene and multiple injuries. The suspect fled the crash site but was later apprehended. While the children sustained minor to moderate injuries, they have since been released from the hospital. The local community is in shock as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Malibu, California – A police chase that began with a reported carjacking led to a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Pacific Coast Highway on Friday evening, prompting emergency services to respond quickly to the scene. The incident unfolded shortly before 7 p.m. when a suspect allegedly stole a running vehicle containing three young children.
The vehicle was parked outside a 7-Eleven in East Los Angeles when the theft occurred. The children involved, all believed to be under 10 years old, included one who was still in a car seat. The father of the children attempted to intervene during the carjacking and suffered injuries after being dragged by the fleeing vehicle.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) initiated a pursuit, which started as a slow chase. Safety concerns led officers to rule out the use of a pit maneuver, which is often employed to stop pursuing vehicles. As the chase continued, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies deployed a spike strip, which the suspect hit. This caused the suspect to drive more erratically and significantly increase his speed.
The chase concluded around 7:35 p.m. when the suspect ran a red light and collided with another vehicle that was turning onto the Pacific Coast Highway. The impact resulted in a violent crash involving multiple cars. Witness reports describe the scene as chaotic, with one observer noting how terrifying it was to witness the crash unfold at a stoplight. While her vehicle was damaged in the incident, she was fortunately unharmed.
Following the crash, the suspect fled on foot into a nearby field and through residential areas, discarding clothing items as he tried to evade capture. Officers quickly tended to the children and one adult who were still in the vehicle, and all were transported to the hospital. At the time of their arrival at the hospital, the children were reported to be conscious and breathing, although the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash also sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital; however, their condition remains unclear. Subsequent reports revealed that the children suffered minor to moderate injuries but have since been released from the hospital and are in recovery.
The suspect, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident, was taken into custody by 7:50 p.m. Police have announced that formal charges are pending. Following the traumatic event, the family of the children expressed relief at their recovery while noting the emotional toll the incident has taken on them.
In light of the medical expenses associated with the incident, the family has created a GoFundMe page in hopes of alleviating some financial burdens. This incident has shocked the local community, bringing attention to both the dangers of car thefts and the measures law enforcement must take during high-speed pursuits.
This unfolding story illustrates the perils of car thefts, particularly when they involve innocent children. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the actions of the suspect involved.
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- FOX LA: Malibu Police Chase Kidnapping Suspect
- Wikipedia: Carjacking
- ABC7: Police Chase in Malibu
- Google Search: Police Chase California
- LA Times: Man in Custody After Car Crash
- Google Scholar: High Speed Police Chase
- NBC Los Angeles: Police Pursuit of Kidnapping Suspect
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Car Theft
- Santa Monica Daily Press: Pursuit of Kidnapper
- Google News: Child Kidnapping California
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