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Fiery Crash in Burbank Follows Suspect's High-Speed Flight From Traffic Stop

A felony suspect driving a Chrysler 300 caused a collision with a box truck, igniting both vehicles; police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit.

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Video shot by NBC 5 viewer Ted Phillips shows a vehicle engulfed in flames after it fled a suburban traffic stop on May 10.
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Overview

  • Burbank police attempted a traffic stop on a Chrysler 300 linked to a felony investigation near West 79th Street and South Long Avenue on Saturday morning.
  • The driver fled at high speed, leading to a crash with a box truck at Cicero Avenue and West 86th Street, causing both vehicles to burst into flames.
  • Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and only minor injuries were reported at the scene.
  • The suspect was arrested at the crash site and remains in custody as the investigation continues.
  • Authorities are working to confirm whether a formal police pursuit preceded the crash, which disrupted traffic in the area.