Suspect Crashes After High-Speed Pursuit
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 7/13/24 approx. 12:30 AM
LOCATION: E st x 36th. St.
AREA/CITY: San Bernardino
DETAILS:
- On July 13th, 2024, at about 12:30 AM, CHP attempted to stop a white sedan for high speed on the Eastbound 10 Freeway near the 215 Interchange.
- The vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued.
- The suspect exited Waterman Ave, and CHP lost visual.
- CHP officers regained visibility near E st and Inland Center.
- The suspect continued Northbound E St at speeds of 80-90 MPH.
- While approaching E St. and Rialto Ave, the suspect stopped and let out the passenger.
- The suspect continued North on E St. until he crashed at a high rate of speed into a power pole at E St. and 36th St.
- Officers were able to extricate the driver and take him into custody.
- The suspect was non-compliant and combative with officers and medical personnel.
- He was eventually transported with unknown injuries.
- San Bernardino PD possibly wanted him for a shooting, but this was not confirmed.
- The crash took power out to the area, including all the traffic lights.
- It’s unknown how long power will be out for the affected area.
HANDLING AGENCIES: CHP/San Bernardino PD