[07-15-2024] San Diego County, CA – Female Passenger Injured After Police Pursuit Led to Two Separate Crashes Near Taylor Street

A female passenger was injured after a police pursuit led to two separate crashes in San Diego on Monday afternoon, July 15, 2024.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the incidents occurred shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Interstate 5 and Taylor Street.

SDPD was reportedly trying to pull over a Nissan sedan with an expired registration around Sea World Drive and Friars Road when its male driver suddenly sped off, prompting a pursuit. The suspect ran a red light and headed towards southbound I-5, where the Nissan hit another vehicle.

Police said the suspect then headed onto eastbound I-8 and into the area of Taylor Street. He supposedly lost control of the car there, causing it to strike yet another vehicle before overturning. The suspect exited the vehicle after the second crash and then ran on foot north across the freeway.

The male driver of the Nissan left the female passenger with him at the time of the accident. She reportedly sustained unspecified injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

SDPD then confirmed that no one from the two other vehicles the Nissan struck while fleeing the police got injured immediately following their respective crashes.

None of the people involved have been identified publicly yet. At the time of this writing, the runaway driver is still at large.

The authorities are still investigating the incident. Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Police work is underway.

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