Officer Injured in Pursuit Crash on Pierce Street and 91 Freeway [Riverside, CA]

17-Year-Old Boy Arrested after Riverside Accident on Pierce Street and 91 Freeway

 
RIVERSIDE, CA (February 6, 2022) – Friday afternoon, an officer sustained injuries in a pursuit crash on Pierce Street and 91 Freeway.
 
At about 1:50 p.m., police located a stolen car on Ontario Avenue and Rimpau Avenue. Then, the driver didn’t stop and drove into a shopping center parking lot at Fullerton and Ontario avenues. Afterward, he hit a parked car and the front and end of the officer’s car
 
Afterward, the driver escaped and a pursuit began that spanned sections of both the 91 and 15 freeway. Then, the driver hit at least two innocent bystanders’ cars, as well as another officer’s vehicle.
 
Police Cpl. Tobias Kouroubacalis confirmed that one officer sustained unspecified injuries with non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Then, the pursuit ended on Pierce Street and the 91 Freeway through a PIT maneuver.
 
Also, the authorities arrested the 17-year-old driver on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, willfully resisting a police officer, and causing injury and possession of a stolen vehicle.
 
It is important to always abide by all traffic laws and to do your part to prevent devastating consequences to you and others. Thus, if you find yourself unable to safely operate a vehicle, there are always other options for transportation.

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Filing a Case after Crash on Pierce Street and 91 Freeway

 
Thousands of people across California suffer injuries in auto crashes every year.
 
Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident.
 
“The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney,” says Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
We at Sweet Lawyers are at your best when it comes to serious auto accidents. With our over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for 100% free case evaluation and confidential consultation. Thus, for your convenience, you can also reach us through email, online chat, or text message 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.