A stolen vehicle led to a brief police pursuit in Visalia on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, before crashing into three vehicles, injuring the driver. (Visalia PD)
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A stolen vehicle was involved in a multi-car crash Tuesday morning after a brief police pursuit in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement.
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Just before 7:50 a.m., Visalia police attempted to stop a vehicle at Mooney Boulevard and Mineral King Avenue.
Police said the suspect was driving a reported stolen car. He fled the scene in the vehicle, leading to a short pursuit.
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Authorities said they canceled the chase for safety reasons.
Moments later, an officer located the stolen vehicle, which was involved in a crash at Mineral King Avenue and Demaree Street.
The driver ran a red light, causing a collision between three vehicles, police said.
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The driver of the stolen car sustained injuries and was transported to Kaweah Health.
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