High-Speed Chase Ends in Dramatic Hit-and-Run
In Temecula Valley, California, the local Highway Patrol is actively investigating a hit-and-run incident that took place on Friday morning at the intersection of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and the southbound I-15 Freeway. The event unfolded shortly after 8 a.m. when multiple witnesses dialed 911 to report two vehicles engaged in a high-speed pursuit heading southbound on I-15 near the French Valley Parkway. The chase continued as both vehicles exited at Winchester and sped towards the Promenade Temecula Mall, with the pursuit culminating near the movie theater.
According to confirmation from CHP officer Mike Lassig, the situation escalated when one of the vehicles involved in the chase intentionally collided with another vehicle, resulting in a hit-and-run incident. The victim of the collision, who was driving at the speed limit on I-15 southbound at Murrieta Hot Springs, promptly notified CHP of the deliberate collision.
CHP dispatch operators received reports indicating that the collision was intentional, as the struck driver was targeted while passing under a bridge. Officers swiftly responded to the scene of the hit-and-run before 8:45 a.m. to commence investigations. CHP is actively pursuing leads based on witness testimonies, although no further details were immediately available.
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