A parolee suspected of leading Anaheim police on a high-speed chase across city boundaries was taken into custody late Thursday evening following a dramatic crash and foot pursuit. The chase, which began in Anaheim, concluded around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Bastanchury Road and State College Boulevard in Fullerton, according to Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Matt Sutter.
The incident started when officers attempted to apprehend the parolee, who was reportedly on parole for a prior robbery offense. As officers approached, the suspect attempted to flee in his vehicle, leading police on a chase that ultimately ended in a collision with a Toyota Prius. After the crash, the suspect abandoned his vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. Officers gave chase, and after a brief struggle, they apprehended and detained him.
The woman driving the Prius was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange. Her condition is currently unknown. An officer who engaged in the struggle with the suspect was also taken to a hospital to receive treatment for minor injuries.
The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed. The case remains under investigation as officials review the events leading up to the crash and arrest.