Crime & Safety
Fiery Crash In Van Nuys Kills One After Police Chase
The fire from the crash ignited a few nearby trees, but was quickly extinguished.
VAN NUYS, CA — One person was killed in a fiery car crash at the end of a police chase through North Hills late Thursday night. The crash took place around 11:40 p.m. Thursday night, on the Roscoe Boulevard exit from the northbound 405 freeway.
Details on what caused the car crash weren't available. The suspect was killed in the collision, while a CHP officer was injured and is in unknown condition.
The fire from the crash ignited a few nearby trees, but was quickly extinguished.
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The name of the victim wasn't immediately available.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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