An armed robbery suspect is dead and an innocent driver was hospitalized after a police chase across Orange County ended with a violent crash and a shooting in La Habra.
The suspect driving a Ford Explorer then led authorities roughly 10 miles north to La Habra where the SUV collided with a BMW at South Beach Blvd. and West Imperial Highway.
The SUV flipped over and caught on fire. Following the crash, the suspect got out of the vehicle and was struck by police gunfire. He was pronounced dead by authorities at the scene.Witnesses heard the violent crash followed by gunfire. "All I can remember is hearing gunshots and I immediately ducked to the ground," witness Tylor Zeagler said.
The driver of the BMW was taken to the hospital for his injuries sustained in the crash. Officials said he is expected to survive.The names of the victims and the suspect have not been released.All the news you need to know, every day
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