Dangerous Stolen Truck Pursuit Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Long Beach

High-Speed Pursuit and Initial Theft

• ⚡ A dangerous police pursuit involving a stolen white pickup truck began just before 3 PM near USC.
• 🚚 The suspect stole the truck from a man who was delivering auto parts.
• 💨 The pursuit involved speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour, with the suspect driving erratically, including crossing the median and driving the wrong way.

Escalation and Collisions in Long Beach

• 💥 The chase continued onto the 605 Freeway and then into Long Beach city streets.
• 🚨 The suspect ran a red light at 7th and Termino, slamming into several vehicles and then crashing into a Sherwin-Williams paint store and a dance studio.
• ⚠️ Pedestrians narrowly avoided being hit, as children often gather near the crash site.

Suspect Apprehension and Aftermath

• 🚶‍♂️ Despite the severe crash, the suspect initially walked away from the scene before being tackled and arrested by police about a block and a half away.
• 🏥 Amazingly, no one was killed in the incident, though a police officer, the suspect, and at least one other driver were transported to hospitals.
• 📺 The pursuit was broadcast live on television, described by witnesses as one of the most dangerous and destructive in recent memory.