Police Pursuit Ends in La Mesa Crash

A police pursuit ended in a crash in La Mesa Friday night, police confirmed.

It all began around 6:30 p.m. when an officer attempted to pull over a car near the College Area.

The driver did not stop for the officer, and instead fled onto eastbound Interstate 8. A police pursuit followed.

After a few minutes, police say the driver exited the freeway at 70th Street and Alvarado Road and crashed on a surface street.

Police took several people into custody following the crash, and may still be looking for one possible outstanding subject.

Medics were called to the scene to treat two patients for minor injuries, police said.

No other injuries were reported.

Check back for updates on this developing story.
 

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