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Mustang's Wild Ride Ends in Sherman Oaks Crash
9 Nov
Summary
- A 500-horsepower Ford Mustang Dark Horse led police on a chase.
- The pursuit concluded with a crash into bushes near a residence.
- Passenger bragged about evading police despite recent release.
Early on November 5th, a 500-horsepower Ford Mustang Dark Horse led the Los Angeles Police Department on a pursuit that began around 1:07 a.m. The vehicle was initially suspected of being stolen but authorities later confirmed it was not. Officers pursued the Mustang through several Los Angeles roads, including Mulholland Drive and Highway 101, with speeds reportedly reaching approximately 80 mph.
The chase concluded in Sherman Oaks when officers deployed spike strips, disabling the Mustang. The vehicle then crashed into bushes near a residential property on Woodcliff Road. The driver attempted to flee on foot despite injuries but was apprehended. Emergency responders treated two men at the scene; one was transported to a hospital. The driver faces a felony evading charge.
Remarkably, the passenger was recorded boasting to officers after the crash, claiming he could have evaded capture if he had been driving, despite stating he had recently been released from jail for felony evading. Police released the passenger after questioning. The Mustang Dark Horse, known for its powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine, sustained significant front-end damage.
