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High-Speed Police Chase in Pittsburg Ends in Fatal Crash

A stolen vehicle pursuit lasting just over a minute resulted in one death and two injuries, with investigations underway by local authorities.

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The chase of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash that killed a passenger of another car and injured both drivers, according to the California Highway Patrol. 
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Overview

  • The chase began at 12:41 a.m. on March 23, 2025, when CHP officers spotted a stolen gray Infiniti sedan traveling over 100 mph on State Route 4.
  • The driver of the stolen vehicle, armed with a stolen handgun, fled after failing to stop at a red light in Pittsburg, California.
  • The pursuit lasted slightly more than one minute and ended when the stolen car collided with an uninvolved vehicle at the intersection of East Leland Road and Gladstone Drive.
  • A passenger in the uninvolved vehicle was killed at the scene, while both drivers were hospitalized with injuries; their conditions remain unknown.
  • The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office and Pittsburg Police Department are conducting separate investigations into the crash and the suspect’s actions.