Pursuit Crash Standoff | Pomona

02.07.2021 | 9:00 PM | POMONA (KTLA) – A police standoff was underway Sunday night in Pomona following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash, officials said.

The chase began just before 9:15 p.m. as police pursued a driver for a traffic violation, according to the Pomona Police Department.

The pursuit ended in a traffic collision with other vehicles around Third Street and White Avenue, officials said.

The number of vehicles and passengers involved in the crash was not immediately available, but authorities said those involved had complaints of pain.

Around 10:30 p.m., Pomona Police said the driver was refusing to comply with authorities.

A crisis negotiation team responded to the scene, and officials closed traffic in all directions, the department reported.

No further details were immediately available.

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