Crime & Safety
Carjacking Leads To Police Chase, Crash In Berkeley
The carjacking suspect was injured in the crash.
BERKELEY, CA — Police in Berkeley arrested a carjacking suspect after a chase on city streets that ended in a crash on Monday morning.
The carjacking was reported about 9:40 a.m. in the area of Camelia and Eighth streets in West Berkeley.
Officers responded and tried to pull the car over, but the suspect didn't stop and a chase followed.
While trying to evade police the suspect hit another car and crashed, ending the pursuit at San Pablo Avenue and Cedar Street, police said.
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The suspect exceeded speed limits in the area, but officials didn't say how fast he was going during the chase.
The suspect was taken to a hospital with injuries considered non-life-threatening, Berkeley police Officer Byron White said. No other injuries were reported.
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