Driver flips stolen car, knocks over power lines in San Gabriel while fleeing deputies

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (KABC) -- A driver of a stolen car led sheriff's deputies on a wild, dangerous chase that ended with the vehicle flipping over and knocking down live electrical wires.

The chase started around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Rosemead/Temple City area. As the driver fled sheriff's deputies, the car apparently struck other vehicles or objects in its attempts to get away.
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At one point, the car ran over stop sticks and then a deputy vehicle performed a PIT maneuver.

The car crashed and rolled over, knocking over a power pole on Walnut Street in San Gabriel and becoming entangled in wires.
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The driver got out and tried to run away on foot but was quickly taken into custody.
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