A police pursuit that began in West Covina ended in dramatic fashion Friday night when the fleeing driver was struck by a police vehicle and his car erupted in flames.
The chase started when officers attempted to stop the suspect for an unknown violation, but officials have not released details on the initial reason for the pursuit. The speeding driver stopped as the car became engulfed in flames, jumped out and ran before being struck by a police vehicle, then continued fleeing on foot until officers caught up with him. • A police pursuit that began in West Covina ended in a fiery crash when the fleeing driver abandoned a burning car, was struck by a patrol vehicle, and was later taken into custody. (KTLA) • A police pursuit that began in West Covina ended in a fiery crash when the f