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Stolen Car Slams Into Santa Ana Police Cruiser During Chase

SANTA ANA (CBSLA) – There were no serious injuries after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser during a pursuit Thursday night in Santa Ana.

Stolen Car Slams Into Santa Ana Police Cruiser During Chase
A stolen car crashed into a police cruiser in Santa Ana, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2020. (OnSceneTV)

The suspect, identified as Simon Bradley Sulusi from Long Beach, was arrested on charges of felony evading, felony DUI and felon in possession of a firearm.

The pursuit began at around 10:45 p.m., according to Santa Ana police.

At one point, the driver attempted to make a U-turn at South Euclid Street and West McFadden Avenue where he slammed into a police cruiser.

Both the suspect and officer were taken by ambulance to local hospitals with minor to moderate injuries, police said.

A gun was also found in the stolen car.

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