Driver Killed After Fleeing Police, Crashing into South Pasadena Home

Fatal Police Pursuit Ends in Collision

• 🚨 A driver, fleeing from Pasadena police in a stolen car, was killed after crashing into a home on Orange Grove Avenue in South Pasadena.
• ⚠️ The pursuit began around 5 AM, but police terminated it after less than a minute due to the suspect's reckless and dangerous driving.
• 💥 Despite the pursuit being canceled, the suspect continued for less than a mile before the fatal collision occurred.

Repeat Tragedy at the Scene

• 🏘️ Neighbors reported that the car's speed down Orange Grove Avenue is a frequent issue.
• 💔 This marks the second fatal crash into the same home in the last two years, with a previous incident in August 2023 resulting in one death and two hospitalizations.
• 😔 Homeowners are left to deal with the damage and emotional toll of these repeated incidents, through no fault of their own.

Ongoing Investigation

• ❓ The exact reason for the initial chase to begin is unclear, and authorities are still awaiting information from police.
• 🛣️ Officers have since reopened the street and surrounding areas.
• 👥 The identity of the deceased driver has not yet been released.