Baby Airlifted in Pursuit Crash at Fillmore Street and 66th Avenue [Thermal, CA]

Police Pursuit Ends in Crash on Fillmore Street in Thermal Sending Baby to Hospital

 
THERMAL, CA (January 16, 2024) – A baby was airlifted after a pursuit crash at Fillmore Street and 66th Avenue in Thermal Thursday afternoon on January 11.
 
Around 2:30 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies located a wanted felon in the 78000 block of Highway 111 near the border of La Quinta and Indio. Deputies attempted a vehicle stop but the suspect failed to yield, leading to a pursuit.
 
The pursuit continued until the suspect crashed into an uninvolved vehicle in the area of Fillmore Street and 66th Avenue.
 
The baby in the victim’s vehicle suffered moderate injuries as a result of the crash. The other occupants suffered minor injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the suspect fled the scene into a canal, where they were later taken into custody.
 
An investigation into this crash is underway.
 
All motorists owe a duty of care to other road users. Thus, never attempt to lead authorities into a chase. It can only lead to dangerous accidents. Always choose to be a responsible driver and citizen.

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