A police pursuit resulted in a nine-vehicle crash in Lengthy Seaside on Tuesday evening that reportedly killed one individual and injured eight others.
The deadly collision occurred close to Pacific Coast Freeway and 2nd Road round 8:15 p.m., in line with the Lengthy Seaside Police Division.
Seal Seaside police initiated the pursuit of the suspect, who was driving recklessly, in line with OnScene.TV. Along with a male suspect driving the sedan, there was a feminine passenger and an toddler within the automotive, KTLA-TV reported.
Seal Seaside police instructed the information outlet that after an officer tried to drag the automobile over close to fifth Road and Marina Drive, he sped away on PCH, and officers adopted in pursuit.
The chase continued into Lengthy Seaside, the place the multi-vehicle crash occurred. Aerial footage from TV retailers confirmed autos and particles scattered throughout the roadway. The occupant of one of many autos was killed. A number of folks have been transported to hospitals, OnScene reported.
The suspect ran from his automobile and was chased by police, who used a Taser on the person earlier than taking him into custody, officers mentioned.
Metropolis Information Service contributed to this report.
