Wrong-Way Box Truck Pursuit Ends in Baldwin Park

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A pursuit involving a box truck traveling the wrong way on multiple freeways came to an end in Baldwin Park early Monday morning. California Highway Patrol officers intercepted the truck around 1:14 a.m. after spotting it moving against traffic, creating a serious hazard for other drivers. The chase spanned several major freeways in the region before the truck exited at Frazier Street in Baldwin Park and came to a stop at a dead-end. The driver then attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers.

Why it matters

Dangerous wrong-way driving incidents on freeways pose a significant threat to public safety, and this pursuit highlights the risks involved when drivers choose to travel against the flow of traffic. The apprehension of the suspect and recovery of a firearm from the vehicle also raise concerns about the potential for violence and the need for continued vigilance by law enforcement.

The details

According to the California Highway Patrol, the pursuit initially stretched from the 60 Freeway at Azusa Avenue in Hacienda Heights to the 60 Freeway at San Gabriel Boulevard in Rosemead. The driver then repeatedly switched freeways, returning to the 60 Freeway, merging onto the 57 Freeway in Walnut, before returning to the 60 Freeway and then onto the 71 Freeway in Pomona. The truck's dangerous journey continued as it briefly returned to the 60 Freeway, then the 57 Freeway, and then joined the 10 Freeway near Pomona. The pursuit lasted approximately one hour and thirty-eight minutes before the truck exited at Frazier Street in Baldwin Park and came to a stop at a dead-end.

• The pursuit began around 1:14 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.
• The truck exited at Frazier Street in Baldwin Park and came to a stop at approximately 2:52 a.m.

What’s next

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene by the California Highway Patrol, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.