Suspect charged with several counts after hitting pedestrians during Culver City chase

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 12:48PM PT
CULVER CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- Culver City police released new video showing the disturbing moments that unfolded before they started chasing a carjacking suspect who hit eight pedestrians.

Juan Luis Estrada, 45, of Perris, is facing more than a dozen charges as he is held on $10.25 million bail.

He was arrested last week after allegedly carjacked a white Toyota Camry at knifepoint. Estrada was then involved in a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Centinela Avenue and Washington Boulevard, where he injured four of the pedestrians.

Culver City police chase leaves multiple pedestrians injured


Newly-released video shows several of them being hit by the car near a gas station in the area.



Once the chase was underway, police say Estrada hit more pedestrians. The victims range in age from 15 to 70.

New video shows suspect hitting 1 of 8 pedestrians during Culver City chase; youngest victim is 15


The chase ended when Estrada crashed at a McDonald's drive-thru.

Estrada has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count of carjacking, one count of felony evading a peace officer causing serious bodily injury, one count of battery on a peace officer and three counts of felony hit-and-run.

A hearing next month will determine if he's mentally fit to stand trial.



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