A automobile chase involving suspected automobile burglars in Orange County got here to a violent finish Wednesday morning when the automobile rolled over on the 5 Freeway, killing three individuals inside and injuring two different passengers.
The individuals within the automobile have been believed to be concerned in a automobile housebreaking in Anaheim and have been driving a black sedan when the crash occurred, in response to authorities.
Anaheim Police obtained a name for suspicious exercise close to Euclid Avenue and La Palma Avenue round 2:45 a.m. Individuals have been reportedly breaking right into a automobile and taking gadgets, Sgt. Matt Sutter with the Anaheim Police mentioned. When officers arrived they noticed a black sedan believed to be concerned within the housebreaking rushing away. Officers tried to drag over the automobile, however the driver didn’t cease, in response to authorities.
A pursuit started round 2:50 a.m. and the crash was reported shortly earlier than 3 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway close to Brookhurst Avenue, authorities mentioned. Through the transient pursuit, officers noticed a number of gadgets thrown out of the automobile onto the freeway.
It’s unclear why the driving force misplaced management, authorities mentioned. There have been no different automobiles concerned within the rollover crash.
The 2 passengers who survived the crash have been listed in critical and steady situation, respectively, Sutter mentioned.
Visitors was impacted for hours through the morning commute and the California Freeway Patrol will lead the investigation into the deadly crash.
