Pursuit suspect charged after crashing into multiple cars, building in Long Beach
Long Beach pursuit: Suspect facing attempted murder, other charges
A man accused of carjacking a flatbed tow truck and leading police on a dangerous pursuit from Los Angeles to Long Beach, where he crashed into multiple vehicles and seriously injured another motorist, is scheduled to be arraigned April 16 on attempted murder and other charges.
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against the suspect who led authorities on a pursuit last week.
Not only has the suspect been charged with carjacking the tow truck he used in the police chase, but he was also charged with attempted murder.
Charges announced in wild pursuit
What we know:
On Friday, March 28, a man was taken into custody after a wild chase in which multiple collisions occurred in Long Beach.
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The suspect has since been identified by authorities as 40-year-old Adam Bowen.
Not only is Bowen accused of carjacking a tow truck operator, but investigators say he is also accused of attempting to murder the victim by running him over with his own vehicle.
During the chase, he struck multiple vehicles and narrowly dodged hitting a pedestrian.
The chase came to an end when Bowen ran a red light and hit two other cars at the intersection of 7th Street and Termino Ave. The impact of the crash caused his car to go up the curb and crash into a concrete barrier that was in front of the Sherwin-Williams paint store.
He was subsequently arrested after a short foot pursuit.
Officials said one person was seriously injured during the pursuit.
Six days later, DA Hochman announced charges against Bowen.
Bowen has been charged with the following:
- One count each of attempted murder and carjacking
- Four counts of assault with a deadly weapon
- Two counts of hit-and-run resulting in serious injury
- One count each of fleeing a pursuing police officer’s vehicle, resisting arrest and grand theft of an automobile
He faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison.
Hochman: ‘This was an extremely reckless and brazen act’
What they're saying:
"This was an extremely reckless and brazen act that endangered the lives of other drivers and pedestrians that could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome," Hochman said in a press release. "A tow truck driver suffered major injuries as he tried to prevent it from being stolen. The level of callous disregard for public safety is unacceptable and we will vigorously pursue justice for all of the victims in this case."
What's next:
Bowen’s arraignment is scheduled for Thursday.
The case is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Source: Information from a press release provided by the LA County District Attorney's Office and a previous FOX 11 report.