PLACENTIA, Calif. (KABC) — At least one person was killed Wednesday evening after a police chase ended in a violent multi-car crash in a Placentia neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Anaheim police were pursuing a driver when the collision occurred near Madison and Bradford avenues.<\/p>\n
AIR7 footage captured extensive damage at the intersection as debris was scattered across the road. Three mangled cars ended up in different spots a few feet apart, with two of them coming to a stop on the sidewalk.<\/p>\n
Anaheim police said at least one person was killed in the crash, but it’s unclear if it was the driver who was being chased. A sheet covered a sedan, indicating the victim was inside that vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police did not release further details, including what prompted the pursuit or how the crash unfolded.<\/p>\n
A woman said she was nearly hit by the speeding vehicle.<\/p>\n
“I saw a car driving like at least 70 mph, and he ran the red light, so I was able to brake in time,” witness Maria Torres said. “I just saw the cops running behind him. It seemed like it was a pursuit, so I called 911 and it confirmed that it was a pursuit. It must’ve been like less than a foot away from hitting me.”<\/p>\n
Video showed at least one person handcuffed and in police custody. Police have not said why they were detained or how they may be connected to the crash.<\/p>\n
Several patrol cars were at the scene as an investigation was underway.<\/p>\n
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