Key takeaways:
- A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by a 13-year-old boy ended in a fiery crash in Woodland, California.
- One person died and nearly a dozen more were injured in the crash.
- Woodland Police Department is working with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the incident and urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
On Saturday afternoon, a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by a 13-year-old boy ended in a fiery crash in Woodland, California. According to the Woodland Police Department, an officer noticed the vehicle being driven erratically and attempted to pull it over, resulting in a short pursuit.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle collided with two other vehicles at an intersection, causing both cars to catch fire. One person died and nearly a dozen more were injured in the crash. Four ambulances were requested to the scene, and a woman died, with three juveniles, including the 13-year-old, among the 10 people hospitalized.
Woodland Police Sergeant Brett Hancock said the incident was a “tragic reminder of the dangers of reckless driving.” He added that the department is working with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the incident.
The Woodland Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them. They are also reminding the public to drive safely and responsibly, and to always follow the rules of the road.
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