PLACENTIA, Calif. () — At least one person was killed Wednesday evening after a police chase ended in a violent multi-car crash in a Placentia neighborhood.
Anaheim police were pursuing a driver when the collision occurred near Madison and Bradford avenues.
AIR7 footage captured extensive damage at the intersection as debris was scattered across the road. Three mangled cars ended up in different spots a few feet apart, with two of them coming to a stop on the sidewalk.
Anaheim police said at least one person was killed in the crash. A sheet covered a sedan, indicating the victim was inside that vehicle.
Police did not release further details, including what prompted the pursuit or how the crash unfolded.
A woman said she was nearly hit by the speeding vehicle.
“I saw a car driving like at least 70 mph, and he ran the red light, so I was able to break in time,” witness Maria Torres said. “I just saw the cops running behind him. It seemed like it was a pursuit, so I called 911 and it confirmed that it was a pursuit. It must’ve been like less than a foot away from hitting me.”
Video showed at least one person handcuffed and in police custody. Police have not said why they were detained or how they may be connected to the crash.
Several patrol cars were at the scene as an investigation was underway.
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