Tarzana, CA – RV Involved in Police Chase Crashes Near Tampa Ave and Wells Dr

Tarzana, CA (May 23, 2019) – The California Highway Patrol reported a police chase involving a recreational vehicle that ended in a crash near Tampa Avenue and Wells Drive.

The incident began at approximately 7:00 p.m. when officials attempted to pull over a suspected stolen RV on Towsley Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Rather than pull over, the driver of the RV continued into traffic at high speed.

In the course of the chase, the RV struck a black vehicle near the 101 Freeway off-ramp near Tampa Avenue. The RV driver did not stop at the site of the crash but drove until losing control, crashing into a sedan, and hitting a tree near Tampa Avenue and Wells Drive.

Following the collision, the female driver attempted to flee on foot. She was apprehended by authorities while attempting to scale a fence. The CHP report states that she was treated for unknown injuries at the crash site.

One occupant in the sedan that the RV struck was injured and found on his back in a residential driveway near the crash site. Emergency medical personnel took him to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

Several dogs were involved in the incident, one of which appeared to be injured following the crash. Two dogs were reportedly in the RV as the police chase commenced. One dog jumped from the RV in the Winnetka area near the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Topham Street. This dog ran away from the road without any apparent injuries.

A second dog was also noted in the RV’s front seat. Following the crash, the dog ran after the driver as she fled the scene. At the time of the crash, the dog appeared to be injured and ran with a limp.

Following the crash, Simi Valley Police Cmdr. Ritchie Lew noted that, while the RV was suspected stolen prior to the police pursuit, it was later found to have been purchased in Downey at Giant RV with the use of stolen identification.

The incident and crash are under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Police Chases in California’s Cities

California, unfortunately, has a reputation for high-speed police chases. The California Highway Patrol reports that as many as 23 police chances take place every day in the state. These chases result in crashes about 25% of the time.

Police pursuits often end up involving injury or death to innocent drivers and passengers who are only trying to get to their destinations safely. Many legal factors involved in accidents caused by police pursuits become complicated very quickly. In order to deal with the challenges of a personal injury or wrongful death case involving a police chase, contact the Brady Law Group at 866-478-6483. We have over 25 years of experience handling complex accident cases in California. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.