Two Killed in California Highway Patrol Pursuit Crash
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- At least two people were killed Friday night in a CHP pursuit that ended in a violent crash at a San Bernardino intersection.
San Bernardino police say California Highway Patrol officers began chasing a vehicle near Cajon Road on the north side of San Bernardino around 9:30 p.m..
The pursuit ended about thirty minutes later when the vehicle crashed into at least four other cars at the intersection of 5th Street and Mount Vernon Avenue. Two people have been confirmed dead at the scene. Several others sustained multiple injuries.
Rescue crews set up a triage area at the crash scene and started treating the injured. Multiple ambulances were also on scene.
It's unclear why the CHP officers were pursuing the vehicle.
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