A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
Palo Alto police said a man in his 20s contacted dispatchers at about 12:47 a.m. Monday and met with officers on the 100 block of University Avenue to report the attempted carjacking. He told them he had been driving his black 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to pick up a fare around the 800 block of Forest Avenue in Palo Alto 's Crescent Park neighborhood.
The victim told police he was able to drive around the suspect vehicle and flee, but the suspects began to chase him in their vehicle. Eventually, the suspects ended the chase and the victim called police from the 100 block of University Avenue, police said.The victim's vehicle had moderate damage on the driver's side from being hit with the metal rod, police said.
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