North Hollywood, CA – 2 Injuries at Colfax Avenue and Riverside Drive
North Hollywood, CA (August 15, 2019) – Two people were injured as the result of a police pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle collision Wednesday even. The North Hollywood crash occurred at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Riverside Drive on Wednesday, August 14th.
Reports claim that authorities were pursuing a suspect that was driving a Toyota Prius. The Prius would eventually collide with two vehicles at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Riverside Drive. One of the occupants of the victim vehicles jumped out of their respective car and ran away from the scene of the accident. A child was among the injured victims and was promptly transported to the hospital for treatment of their wounds. Another victim was evaluated at the scene of the accident.
The suspect of the police chase was arrested for carjacking and taken to the hospital for treatment. The identities of the suspect and victims remain unknown to the public at the time. Whether drugs, alcohol, or human negligence factored into this incident remains under investigation by authorities.
We wish for a speedy recovery to all victims involved in this devastating accident.
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