Driver killed after police chase ends in violent South Los Angeles crash

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Police chase ends in deadly crash in South Los Angeles
One person was killed when a police chase ended with a violent crash in South Los Angeles.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- One person was killed when a police chase ended with a violent crash in South Los Angeles.

Gardena police said officers were chasing someone in a gray Dodge Charger for speeding and not stopping at red traffic lights early Tuesday morning.

The suspect eventually made their way into the L.A. area, at which time officers terminated the pursuit. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect continued driving and crashed into multiple parked cars shortly after 2:30 a.m. near West 94th Street and Harvard Boulevard.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the pursuit was killed and it appears at least one other person was hurt.