Police Pursue Possibly Stolen Car on 210 Freeway in Monrovia

The chase ended with the vehicle crashing into a wash along the freeway.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a broken side mirror or cracked headlight lens, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a police pursuit.A recent police pursuit of a possibly stolen vehicle on the 210 Freeway in Monrovia exposes the ongoing challenges of addressing property crime in the local community.Los Angeles Today

Monrovia police officers pursued the driver of a white Kia, which was possibly stolen, along the westbound 210 Freeway on Friday morning. The chase continued into Pasadena, where the vehicle appeared to have crashed into a wash along the freeway, with smoke coming from the ravine.

Why it matters

Police pursuits can pose a significant risk to public safety, and the pursuit of a potentially stolen vehicle raises concerns about property crime and the need for effective law enforcement strategies to address such issues in the local community.

The details

According to the California Highway Patrol, the white Kia that Monrovia police were pursuing was possibly stolen. The chase began in Monrovia and continued westbound on the 210 Freeway, eventually reaching Pasadena, where the vehicle crashed into a wash along the freeway. Smoke was seen coming from the ravine, suggesting a possible fire involvement with the vehicle.

  • The pursuit began on the 210 Freeway in Monrovia on Friday morning.
  • As of 10:45 a.m., the chase was still ongoing in Pasadena.

The players

Monrovia Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that initiated the pursuit of the possibly stolen vehicle.

California Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that provided information about the pursuit and the potentially stolen vehicle.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing property crimes and the need for balanced approaches that prioritize public safety while respecting civil liberties.