Teens crash stolen car during police chase in Simi Valley
The Brief
Police identified a stolen vehicle driving without headlights and attempted a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit through the city.
The pursuit ended when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll off the roadway near First St. and Flower Glen St.
Three young teens inside the vehicle suffered significant injuries.
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Three teens are facing multiple charges after they allegedly stole a car and led officers on a police chase that ended in a crash in Simi Valley.
What we know
According to police, it was just before 2 a.m. Saturday when officers observed a vehicle driving without headlights on in the area of Erringer Road and Cochran Street.
When they ran the license plate, officers discovered the vehicle was stolen.
The driver failed to pull over when police initiated a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit through the city.
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The pursuit ended when the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled off the roadway near First St. and Flower Glen St.
Three female juveniles, aged 13 and 14, were found in the vehicle with significant injuries and were transported to a local trauma center for treatment.
What's next
The juveniles, residents of Simi Valley, have been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, conspiracy, felony evading, and possession of burglary tools.
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They were released to hospital staff and their guardians following treatment.
The Source
Information for this story is from a Nixle alert by the Simi Valley Police Department on April 25, 2025.
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The Brief Police identified a stolen vehicle driving without headlights and attempted a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit through the city. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll off the roadway near First St. and Flower Glen St. Three young teens inside the vehicle suffered significant injuries. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Three teens are facing multiple charges after they allegedly stole a car and led officers on a police chase that ended in a crash in Simi Valley. What we know According to police, it was just before 2 a.m. Saturday when officers observed a vehicle driving without headlights on in the area of Erringer Road and Cochran Street. When they ran the license plate, officers discovered the vehicle was stolen. The driver failed to pull over when police initiated a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit through the city. SUGGESTED: High-speed pursuit suspect escapes from police in North Hollywood The pursuit ended when the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled off the roadway near First St. and Flower Glen St. Three female juveniles, aged 13 and 14, were found in the vehicle with significant injuries and were transported to a local trauma center for treatment. What's next The juveniles, residents of Simi Valley, have been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, conspiracy, felony evading, and possession of burglary tools. SUGGESTED: LA woman taken into custody following pursuit, hours-long standoff on Coldwater Canyon They were released to hospital staff and their guardians following treatment. The Source Information for this story is from a Nixle alert by the Simi Valley Police Department on April 25, 2025.
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