Stolen vehicle pursuit leads to multi-vehicle collision, injuries

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KTVU) - A suspect has been apprehended this evening after crashing into multiple vehicles on state Highway 4 in Martinez while being pursued by Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies, according to the California Highway
Patrol.

The call came in around 5:25 p.m., according to the CHP.

Sheriff's deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle on eastbound Highway 4 when it crashed into other vehicles just west of Interstate Highway 680.

The suspect reportedly tried to flee the scene of the crash on foot but was apprehended shortly afterward.

The CHP could not immediately confirm the number of victims injured in the crash.

The roadway was closed for some time but CHP confirmed it has since been reopened.