Police Chase Suspect Injures Officer in Sherman Oaks Collision
- The suspect crashed into the LAPD cruiser while trying to evade arrest.
- The driver was pursued for alleged assault and was possibly armed.
- The incident highlights the dangers police face during high-speed chases.
On Friday morning, a police pursuit concluded in Sherman Oaks when a suspect collided head-on with a patrol car of the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident transpired around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Costello Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard. The driver, a white Tesla operator evading arrest on charges of assault, had maneuvered onto a dead-end street before making a sudden U-turn that led to the crash. During the collision, a female officer sustained a leg injury and was reported to be in stable condition following the incident. After the crash, the unidentified suspect engaged in a brief standoff with authorities before being apprehended. Officers expressed concern over the possibility that the suspect was armed at the time of arrest. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported for any parties involved in the incident.