A new study conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department reveals that nearly half of car chase injuries involving LAPD involve innocent bystanders.
Between 2018 and April 2023, there were 4,203 police chases involving LAPD, resulting in almost 1,600 crashes. Of these, 49% of the crashes resulting in injuries involved a third-party victim, with nearly 500 crashes involving innocent bystanders.
The study also revealed that the average speed during LAPD car chases was about 46 mph and that the highest percentage of crashes occurred when chases reached between 41 and 80 mph.
