KERMAN, Calif. (FOX26) — A reported kidnapping in Kerman escalated into a police chase that ended in a crash, which resulted in a person being thrown from the car on Friday night.
Kerman police officers responded to a possible kidnapping at around 9 p.m.
Officers contacted the victim’s mother and gathered information about the incident, including the location of the victim’s cellphone.
Officers located the car and attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect drove away.
They chased the suspect through Kerman to Fresno until the car crashed into another car.
The victim was thrown from the car at the time of the crash.
The victim and suspect were taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
During the investigation, officers determined the victim and suspect were adults in a dating relationship.
Police said the couple became involved in an argument and that the suspect forced the victim into his vehicle before driving away.
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The victim later called 911 and requested assistance.
The suspect was taken into custody after being medically cleared.