Three Deceased After High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends in Fatal Baldwin Park Crash
A high-speed police pursuit of a suspected DUI driver ended in a violent crash on the 10 Freeway, leaving three people dead and one injured.
POLICY WIRE — Baldwin Park, California — A high-speed police pursuit culminated in a deadly collision early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of three individuals in Los Angeles County.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the incident began at approximately 4:10 a.m. when officers began tracking a vehicle.
According to authorities, the driver was traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph during the chase before the fatal accident occurred.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a freeway divider near an exit on the 10 Freeway.
Investigators believe the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash.
In addition to the three fatalities, one other person sustained injuries in the wreck.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)