Riverside, CA (June 12, 2024) Residents of Riverside were shocked as news of a chaotic scene played out in their community. A stolen car led officers on a chase on the 60 West Freeway on Saturday evening before crashing into another vehicle at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Avenue. The collision occurred right around 6:15 p.m. and left and innocent driver with injuries, officers reported.
It was a typical day in Riverside when officers received a call about a stolen vehicle on Saturday, June 8th. The officers located the stolen vehicle and attempted to pull it over, but instead of stopping, the vehicle fled. The driver of the vehicle got on the 60 West Freeway and headed towards Riverside. It sped through the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Street and slammed into a Toyota SUV.
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Officers were still following the stolen vehicle and stopped following the collision. They hurried out of their cruisers and arrested the driver of the stolen vehicle, reports indicated. A female passenger was also in the stolen vehicle and officers detained her as well. Officers said the two suspects face charges of reckless evading a peace officer, carrying a concealed and loaded firearm as well as other charges.
The driver of the Toyota was found inside the vehicle with injuries, officers said. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reports indicated.
Officers investigated the scene before crews worked to clean the debris from the roadway. Officers are asking anyone with information regarding this accident to contact the Riverside Police Department.
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