At least 1 dead in fiery pursuit crash on 710 Fwy
At least one person was killed and four others suffered major injuries following a pursuit crash on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol was investigating a police chase that ended in a fiery crash in Long Beach late Monday night, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead.
Long Beach Police officers were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle suspect when a Kia collided with a semi-truck on the 710 Freeway near the Anaheim Street exit just before 10:30 p.m., according to CHP investigators.
Video from the scene showed the suspects’ vehicle engulfed in flames after the collision and law enforcement pulling victims out of the wreckage.
The driver of the stolen Kia was identified as a 15-year-old boy who was rushed to the hospital where he died, officials said. His name has not been released at this stage of the investigation.
Also in the Kia were two girls, ages 13 and 15, both of Long Beach; and a 14-year-old boy from Los Angeles, according to the CHP, which reported that the three were taken to a hospital for treatment of “moderate” injuries.
The big rig driver, identified as 22-year-old Alvaro Patino of Paramount, was treated for minor injuries and cooperated with the investigation.
The fiery crash caused a full closure of the northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway near the scene of the crash. All lanes reopened just before 1:30 a.m.
Pursuit crash turns deadly in Long Beach
Authorities said four of the five injured victims were transported to area trauma centers for major injuries. CHP investigators later confirmed at least one of the victims transported later died.
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The CHP was investigating the cause of the crash on the 710 freeway, while Long Beach PD handled the criminal investigation.
No officers were involved in the crash and the name of the deceased victim has not yet been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
Any witnesses or anyone with further information are encouraged to contact CHP Officer Gonzales at the South Los Angeles Area office, 424-551-4000; or the CHP Los Angeles Communications Center at 323-259- 3200.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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