High-Speed California Pursuit Ends when Suspects Crashes into Porta-Potty

West Valley CHP reported on X that officers pursued a BMW at speeds topping 115 mph using both patrol vehicles and a helicopter before the crash.

March 14, 2024

California Highway Patrol officers pursued this BMW into the mountain roads near Malibu this week. The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a porta-potty.West Valley CHP/X

The California Highway Patrol reported this week that a high speed pursuit in the Malibu area ended when the suspect’s vehicle hit a truck and flipped over into a porta-potty.

West Valley CHP reported on X that officers pursued a BMW at speeds topping 115 mph using both patrol vehicles and a helicopter before the crash.

The 18-year old suspect was arrested.

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