Pedestrian killed after suspect crashes stolen vehicle in Malibu
A bystander was killed and three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were injured during a high-speed pursuit through Malibu on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The chase began about 7:45 a.m. when deputies spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen in the L.A. Police Department’s Pacific Division on Monday, LAPD Officer Mike Lopez said.
The pursuit traveled onto Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, where the suspect hit a pedestrian and crashed into three vehicles, authorities said. At least one car burst into flames after the crash, and three deputies suffered from smoke inhalation, they said.
The driver of the car that was being chased was airlifted to the hospital, KTLA reported.
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UPDATES:
11:55 a.m.: This article was updated with additional details of the incident.
This article was originally published at 10:50 a.m.
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