Chase: Suspect in stolen BMW causes multi-vehicle crash, police say

Police say the suspect took off after the collision. It's unclear if he or she has been found.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022
Suspect in stolen BMW causes multi-car crash after chase, LAPD says
Suspect in stolen BMW causes multi-car crash after chase, LAPD saysA driver crashed into several vehicles in a stolen BMW Friday evening after leading police on a dangerous chase that ended in Hollywood, police say.

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A driver caused a multi-vehicle crash in a stolen BMW Friday evening in Hollywood, police say.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers spotted a white BMW i8 that was reported stolen.

That's when officers began following the driver, who ended up crashing into other drivers near Sunset Boulevard and Wilton Place.

Police say the suspect took off after the collision. He was taken into custody shortly after.

AIR7 HD was above the scene just before 6:30 p.m., which showed the BMW crashed on a sidewalk and several other vehicles stalled in the middle of the street.

There is no word of any injuries.

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