2 CHP officers injured when chase ends in violent crash in Sherman Oaks

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a car chase ended in a violent crash Friday night in Sherman Oaks.

The pursuit started just before 10 p.m. in the Whittier area.

Officers were attempting to pull over a stolen Kia Optima that was speeding, according to the CHP.

The pursuit ended in Sherman Oaks when two patrol cars crashed on the 405 Freeway off-ramp, near the intersection of Sepulveda and Ventura boulevards.

Two officers were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The CHP was able to detain at least two people from the stolen vehicle, authorities said.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.