Overview

• The pursuit began in Camarillo around 10 a.m. after a reported grand theft at a department store, with Ventura County Sheriff's deputies initiating the chase.
• California Highway Patrol officers took over as the suspect’s SUV sped through Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, reaching speeds as high as 118 mph.
• The chase ended at 11:18 a.m. when the suspect’s vehicle violently collided with a dump truck on the eastbound 210 Freeway near Pasadena, causing significant damage to the SUV.
• The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene by L.A. County Fire officials; no other injuries were reported.
• Several eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway remain closed following the crash, adding to traffic disruptions in the area.