A person was killed in a violent crash at the end of a police pursuit of a theft suspect that began in Fullerton Wednesday, authorities said.
A detective who witnessed a theft initiated a chase around 12:30 p.m., leading to a police pursuit that ended in La Palma, where a collision claimed the life of one person, according to Fullerton police.
The crash occurred at La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, police said.
Video from the scene showed three vehicles that appeared to have been extensively damaged.
Further details were not immediately available.