Driver suspected of stealing car crashes into bushes after leading CHP on chase from 5 Freeway

By KJ Hiramoto

Published January 22, 2021 4:27pm MST

Chase involving a stolen car ends in crash

A chase involving a suspected stolen car ends in a crash.

A pursuit involving a suspected stolen car ended in an off-road crash into the bushes Friday afternoon.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the suspect lead officers on a chase from the 5 Freeway before 2:30 p.m. The driver is suspected of stealing the silver Honda Civic, the car they were driving in the pursuit.

The chase eventually ended near CA-138 and Old Ridge Route in Elizabeth Lake.

Officials have not identified the suspects involved in the chase.

The chase and the crash remain under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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