URGENT UPDATE: A police chase took a dangerous turn Thursday night when a suspect fell into a 30-foot hole at a construction site in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles. The incident unfolded just after 9:30 p.m. as officers pursued the man, who was allegedly driving a stolen car.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the man abandoned the vehicle to evade capture. In a frantic attempt to escape, he ran onto a construction site and plummeted into a hole measuring approximately four feet wide. Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene at the intersection of Sichel Street and Alhambra Avenue.
Firefighters worked diligently to rescue the 27-year-old man, who was found trapped at the bottom of the hole. He was subsequently transported to a trauma center, where he is reported to be in critical condition.
This incident raises urgent questions about safety at construction sites and the dangers of police pursuits. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the chase and the suspect’s actions.
As this story develops, updates will be provided regarding the man’s condition and any potential charges he may face. Stay tuned for the latest information on this breaking situation.
