Police Chase Ends in a Crash at the Santa Monica Pier

Tonight, March 26, 2025, a police chase that began in Simi Valley ended near the Santa Monica Pier with a crash and the suspect's surrender. The pursuit started when Simi Valley Police chased a stolen work van through Ventura County into Los Angeles County. The driver led officers on a high-speed chase along freeways, reaching speeds over 100 mph, before moving to surface streets in Santa Monica.

In Santa Monica, the suspect rear-ended a vehicle-reportedly hitting a Prius, which then struck a Tesla-near Ocean Avenue. After the crash, the driver abandoned the van and fled on foot toward the Santa Monica Pier. A brief foot chase followed, but the suspect quickly surrendered to police near the pier entrance. No serious injuries were reported, though the chase involved dangerous maneuvers, including sideswiping another car and nearly hitting pedestrians. The suspect was taken into custody, concluding the incident.

As of the latest updates on the police chase that ended near the Santa Monica Pier on March 26, 2025, the suspect has not been publicly identified. Reports from various sources, ie. CBS Los Angeles, confirm that the male suspect, who led Simi Valley police on a cross-county chase in a stolen work van, surrendered near the pier entrance after crashing into another vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.

However, none of the available reports provide a name or specific identifying details about the suspect. The focus has been on the events of the chase, the crash involving a Prius and a Tesla, and the suspect's arrest, but authorities have not released the suspect's identity at this time. This could be due to ongoing investigations or standard protocol in withholding such information until charges are formally filed or further details are confirmed.