Driver Arrested After Police Pursuit Closes I-15 Near Miramar

Freeway lanes were shut down for over an hour as a woman fleeing police caused a trailer to overturn and drove the wrong way on the highway.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A woman suspected of stealing a trailer led police on a pursuit on northbound Interstate 15 near Miramar, California on Tuesday morning. The chase ended when the woman's SUV had a tire blowout, causing the trailer to overturn. The woman then continued driving the disabled SUV, even heading north in the southbound lanes, before eventually being arrested around 9:45 a.m.

Why it matters

Police pursuits can pose a significant risk to public safety, especially when they occur on busy highways. This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in safely apprehending suspects who refuse to pull over and the potential for major traffic disruptions when these chases happen during peak commute times.

The details

The incident began around 7:30 a.m. when someone reported a woman attempting to steal a trailer from a business in Kearny Mesa. Police spotted the woman driving a Toyota 4Runner pulling the trailer on northbound I-15 and tried to pull her over, but she refused to stop, leading to a short pursuit. The chase ended when the SUV had a tire blowout, causing the trailer to overturn near Pomerado Road. The woman then continued driving the disabled SUV, at one point heading north in the southbound lanes, before finally being arrested around 9:45 a.m.

  • The incident began shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The pursuit ended around 8:30 a.m. when the SUV had a tire blowout.
  • The woman was finally arrested around 9:45 a.m.

The players

Toyota 4Runner driver

A woman suspected of attempting to steal a trailer and leading police on a pursuit on I-15 near Miramar.

Kearny Mesa business

The location where someone reported the woman attempting to steal a trailer.

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What’s next

Police will likely investigate the woman's motives and any potential criminal charges she may face for the pursuit and alleged trailer theft.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks and disruptions that can occur when suspects refuse to comply with law enforcement, highlighting the need for continued training and protocols to safely apprehend fleeing drivers and minimize harm to the public.