Innocent Driver Trapped After Crash With Pursuit Suspect
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1.12.24 | 12:48 AM
LOCATION: W Disney Way & Anaheim Blvd
AREA/CITY: Anaheim
DETAILS:
- A LASD deputy who attempted to stop a Kia sedan due to possible ties to a robbery spree in the area attempted to evade police in a dangerous high speed pursuit Friday morning
- A deputy on the lookout for a white Kia sedan used in multiple armed robberies spotted one driving in the Bellflower area
- The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, however it took off and a pursuit was initiated
- The suspect fled at speeds over 100 miles an hour on freeways and city streets, at one point dropping off a female passenger
- The Kia got off the 5 Freeway near Disneyland and slammed into a charger at the intersection. The innocent motorist had to be freed by Anaheim firefighters
- As it turns out, the White Kia Sedan sheriff deputies were chasing ended up being completely unrelated to any of the robberies, however was still a stolen car
- See new story for information on the now separate story