On October 4, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., a police pursuit in Anaheim came to a tragic end when the suspect’s vehicle crashed head-on into a power pole. The Anaheim Police Department had been pursuing the car for unknown reasons when the crash occurred at 1219 North State College Blvd, near the Arbor Park Community Apartments.
The driver, whose condition remains unknown, was transported to a local hospital by the Anaheim Fire Department. Paramedics confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, though it is unclear whether the deceased was a passenger in the vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, as a bicycle was found near the crash site.
The pursuit initially began at East Street and La Palma Avenue. Authorities have yet to provide further details on the cause of the chase or the identity of the deceased. The investigation is ongoing.