Pedro Barrera Severely Injured in Pursuit Crash on Artesia Boulevard [Long Beach, CA]

Innocent Driver Loses Arm after Crash with Pursuit Suspect in Long Beach

 
LONG BEACH, CA (November 27, 2023)– Pedro Barrera was severely injured in a pursuit Crash in Long Beach Friday afternoon on November 24.
 
Around 3:345 p.m., the Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a stolen Dodge Charger. As the chase continued, the suspect crashed into a white pickup truck near a Shell gas station at the intersection of Artesia and Long Beach boulevards.
 
The impact caused one of the vehicles to slam into a light pole. The suspect’s vehicle caught fire.
 
Barrera was the driver of the pickup truck. He lost his arm in the crash. His family says he is still fighting for his life in critical condition. They have set up a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the stolen vehicle suffered a broken ankle. He faces charges that include felony evading and driving a stolen vehicle. His identity has not been released.
 
An investigation is ongoing.
 
Never attempt to drive a stolen vehicle because you will only suffer for the consequences. Leading authorities to a chase can only lead to dangerous accidents. Spare yourself and others from pain and suffering by choosing to be a responsible citizen.

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