19-year-old Indio man arrested after police pursuit ends in crash in Beaumont
Jesus Reyes
BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man from Indio was arrested Tuesday after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle before crashing in Beaumont Tuesday morning.
The pursuit started on Interstate 10, west of Date Palm, according to the California Highway Patrol. Police attempted an enforcement stop on the suspect vehicle, but the suspect fled at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle traveled at speeds over 100 MPH. Officers lost visual as the vehicle continued westbound. Officers later received calls about a reckless driver matching the description of the suspect vehicle.
The suspect vehicle was involved in a crash at the I-10 exit at Pennsylvania Avenue.
Officers said three occupants ran away from the vehicle. All three suspects were apprehended, including the 19-year-old driver and two minors. The two minors were hospitalized for complaint of pain.
The suspect vehicle was discovered to be stolen, police said.
CHP Indio Area is handling the arrest and the CHP San Gorgonio Pass is investigating the traffic crash.
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