CHP officer loses control of car during chase in Chico

CHICO, Calif. - A CHP car crashed after a pursuit in Chico on Saturday afternoon.

A CHP officer tried to stop a white mustang that was speeding. The mustang did not stop and a pursuit ensued. CHP said the mustang ran three red lights after exiting Highway 99 from Cohasset Rd.

While in pursuit the officer lost control of his car and crashed. He was not injured, according to CHP.

The CHP car landed in front of the Cal Java on Mangrove and 9th St. in Chico. 

Traffic is open in both directions but there are temporary stop signs in the area because the CHP car hit a light pole.

CHP did not catch the mustang but said they are still investigating. The officer driving the CHP car was not injured.