Chase suspect crashes head-on into police vehicle in Sherman Oaks, injuring officer, LAPD says

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
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Video shows chase end after suspect slams Tesla into LAPD car
A police chase ended in Sherman Oaks when a suspect crashed head-on into an LAPD cruiser, video shows.

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A police chase ended in Sherman Oaks on Friday morning when a suspect crashed head-on into an LAPD cruiser, injuring an officer, authorities said.

The collision occurred shortly after 9 a.m. in the residential area of Costello Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The driver of a white Tesla, who was wanted on suspicion of assault, drove onto a dead-end street and made a U-turn, authorities said. The suspect then struck the police vehicle; a female officer suffered a leg injury.

Dramatic video shows when the Tesla plowed into the patrol car.

The unidentified suspect was taken into custody after a brief standoff. LAPD said the suspect was possibly armed with a firearm.

No one was seriously injured in the incident. The LAPD officer hurt is listed in stable condition.

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