Box Truck Crashes into LA Restaurant Patio During Police Chase

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 24, 2024) — Police chasing a stolen box truck witnessed it crashing into a restaurant patio in Los Angeles on Monday night.
The incident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. on W. Olympic Blvd. near 5th Street. Following a chaotic pursuit, the truck struck a stop sign, sheared off a fire hydrant, and then collided with the restaurant’s awning. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying.
According to officers on the scene, the box truck was reported stolen earlier in the evening. When police attempted to pull over the driver, they refused to stop and began driving recklessly through city streets. The chase lasted for several minutes before it came to a dramatic end.
As a result of the crash, five people were injured and transported to nearby hospitals. Thankfully, none of their injuries are life-threatening. The driver of the stolen truck was also taken into custody and will face charges for reckless driving, evading arrest, and possibly grand theft auto.
Unfortunately, incidents like this highlight the dangers of reckless driving and fleeing from law enforcement.
Video footage captured the moment the box truck crashed into a restaurant, rear-ending the structure. Shortly after the collision, the driver exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by the police. It remains unclear if a second vehicle involved in the incident was parked or in motion at the time of the crash.
Thankfully, there were no immediate reports of injuries, but the restaurant sustained significant damage. The area was cordoned off as emergency crews responded to the scene to manage the aftermath of the crash and the water from the sheared hydrant.
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