San Gabriel,
CA — On June 26, members of the San Gabriel Police Department were engaged in a
high chase car pursuit that began at approximately 12:31 p.m. when an officer
attempted to engage in a routine traffic stop. The vehicle was traveling
southbound along San Gabriel Boulevard towards Mission Road. The driver of the
vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued which lasted approximately four
minutes. The pursuit came to a conclusion when the suspect drove westbound on
Broadway towards San Gabriel Boulevard. The suspect drove through a red light
and collided into five vehicles. The suspect is currently being identified as
an adult male, and was driving a reported stolen vehicle. Two victims have been
transported to area hospitals. No major injuries have been reported at this
time. San Gabriel Boulevard is currently closed from Agostino Road and Live Oak
for the next five hours. Broadway from Charlotte Avenue to Pine Street is also
expected to be closed while officers conduct their investigation.