Suspect in Custody After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Dramatic 405 Freeway Crash [San Diego, CA]

SAN DIEGO, CA (March 15, 2024) — A high-speed pursuit on Southern California freeways culminated in a dramatic crash on Thursday night, leading to the arrest of a man wanted for vehicle theft.

The pursuit, which began around 8:45 p.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway, saw the suspect reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, weaving through heavy traffic and striking multiple vehicles, including one parked on the roadside.

After a chaotic sequence of maneuvers, the suspect lost control of the white Kia Soul on the southbound 405, crashing into barriers and eventually coming to a halt after colliding with the center dividers.

With the vehicle heavily damaged, law enforcement swiftly surrounded the scene, prompting the suspect to surrender peacefully as traffic came to a standstill on the freeway.

As authorities worked to clear the roadway and manage the traffic backlog after the 405 Freeway crash, the suspect was taken into custody, bringing a tense and dangerous situation to a close.