[07-11-2024] Orange County, CA – One Person Hospitalized, Others Injured Following Pursuit Led To Reckless Two-Vehicle Collision in Fountain Valley

One person was hospitalized, and others were injured following a pursuit that led to a reckless two-vehicle collision in Fountain Valley on Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2024.

According to the Westminster Police Department, the crash happened shortly after 12:09 p.m. near Bushard Street and Heil Avenue.

Authorities stated that they had received a report regarding a suspected burglary crew that was preparing to burglarize a residence in Westminster. After confirming the information, the police tailed the suspect vehicle to the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway and Beach Boulevard.

The vehicle carrying the four suspects reportedly failed to yield at a traffic stop, initiating a pursuit. The chase then ended when the suspect vehicle collided with another vehicle near Bushard Street and Heil Avenue.

Officials reported that the four burglary suspects were apprehended at the location with the aid of multiple detectives and air support from the Anaheim Police Department.

The other motorist involved in the collision was transported to the hospital for possible injuries. Their name, age, and gender have not been released yet. Meanwhile, all suspects suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital.

The suspects were later arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary, felony evading, conspiracy to commit a crime, and possession of burglary tools and stolen property.

Investigators are examining several items found in the suspect vehicle and searching for any additional victims. Drugs and alcohol were also being investigated as possible factors in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 714-548-3805 and assist with the ongoing investigation.

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What Should You Do After An Orange County Car Accident?

First, you should check on all passengers, drivers, and pedestrians involved. If they need medical help, call for an ambulance immediately. Make sure that you don’t move anyone who is unconscious or reports back or neck pain unless their life is in imminent danger, for example, from a fire or oncoming traffic. Since car accidents are unexpected, you also need to do the following:

1. Call the police to report any deaths, injuries, or substantial property damage. Get the names and badge numbers of the officers who are at the scene of the accident. Later, call the police department and request an accident report.
2. Take pictures of all parties involved, including their driver’s licenses, insurance cards, and respective vehicles. Remember to capture any visible damages, skid marks, and the vehicles’ points of rest.
3. Take note of the street names, traffic lights, and signs.
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Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

Automobile crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Every year, car accidents claim the lives of two million people and injure ten million more.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines reckless driving as “willful disregard” for the safety of other road users. The NHTSA also recorded 11,258 fatalities caused by speeding in 2020. In Orange County, 3,839 speed-related crashes either resulted in injuries or fatalities, according to data from the latest OTS Crash Rankings Results.