A stolen vehicle chase with three children inside ended in a violent crash on PCH in Malibu. The suspect fled on foot but was captured. Multiple injuries reported. Watch the full pursuit.
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Live Pursuit Ends in Dramatic Malibu Crash
MALIBU, Calif. — A high-stakes pursuit of a stolen vehicle with three children inside ended in a violent crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Friday evening, culminating in the dramatic arrest of the suspect after a frantic foot chase through a residential neighborhood.
The hour-long chase, which spanned from East Los Angeles to the coast, began after the silver Chrysler was reported stolen with the children—ages believed to be a toddler and two older children—inside. The driver, whose identity has not yet been released, refused to pull over for law enforcement, initiating a multi-agency response from the LA County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol.
How the Pursuit Unfolded:
- Origin: The chase started in East LA, with the suspect traveling west on the 10 Freeway toward Santa Monica.
- Route: The driver transitioned to northbound Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), maintaining speeds of 35-50 mph while blowing through red lights.
- Precautions: Due to the children onboard, law enforcement ruled out a PIT maneuver and opted for a spike strip strategy.
- Spike Strip: An LA County Sheriff unit successfully deployed a spike strip near Paradise Cove, causing the driver to accelerate aggressively.
- Crash: The suspect ran a red light at Kanan Dume Road, T-boning an innocent motorist and triggering a multi-vehicle collision.
Rescue and Arrest:
- Children Extricated: All three children were rescued from the wreckage. One child was seen in visible pain, while a toddler was secured in a car seat. All were conscious and breathing.
- Suspect Flees: The driver fled barefoot up a steep embankment into Point Dume, discarding clothing as he ran.
- Manhunt: Law enforcement established a perimeter near Selfridge Drive and Portshed Road.
- Capture: The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody by CHP officers.
Injuries and Response:
- Multiple injuries were reported, including an elderly victim in the struck vehicle.
- Two LA County Fire Department helicopters airlifted patients from the scene.
- PCH was shut down indefinitely at Kanan Dume Road as cleanup and investigation continued.
Key Quotes from Coverage:
- “This is a stranger that is driving this vehicle… This is a pursuit that will not end until California Highway Patrol can safely stop this vehicle and apprehend that suspect.”
- “He was blowing right through the red light… that vehicle had the green light and was basically T-boned by the suspect.”
The suspect faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, vehicle theft, and evading arrest. The condition of the children and other victims remains under evaluation.
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