Crime & Safety
Stolen Mercedes Catches On Fire, LAPD Officer Crashes Into Building During Pursuit
The chase started after police spotted the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, commonly known as a G-Wagon, in Pico-Union.
Updated on: July 10, 2025
A stolen Mercedes-Benz G-Class caught on fire and an officer from the Los Angeles Police Department crashed during a pursuit through LA County Wednesday night.
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The chase started after police spotted the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, commonly known as a G-Wagon, in Pico-Union. The suspect continued to drive away from police and led the pursuit into Pasadena.
During the chase, an LAPD officer veered off the road and crashed into a building near the intersection of Hill Avenue and Walnut Street. The suspect continued to drive away from police for roughly a mile before crashing into another vehicle at the intersection of Sierra Madre Boulevard and East Foothill Boulevard.
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The undercarriage of the stolen G-Wagon caught on fire after the collision/KCAL News
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