Police chase in Los Angeles ends in fatal crash, one woman killed

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A police chase in Los Angeles ended with a crash that killed a 40-year-old woman and injured two others. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley after officers spotted a stolen car. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, led police on a pursuit before colliding with a Tesla, which then hit two other vehicles. The suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about police chases in Los Angeles, where nearly half of those injured or killed since 2018 have been bystanders. LAPD data shows over 4,200 pursuits have occurred in that time.


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