Police pursuit ends in rollover crash on WB I-10 near Date Palm

A police pursuit following a domestic violence incident ended in a rollover crash along Interstate 10 near the Date Palm exit in Cathedral City.

The incident started at around 9:00 PM when deputies were called to an apartment complex in the 77000 block of Country Club Road in Palm Desert to respond to a domestic violence incident, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

"It was reported the suspect assaulted the victim, stole some of her belongings, and fled in his vehicle," writes, Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez, public information officer for the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies also learned that the suspect had a felony warrant for evading and was on probation.

The suspect was found in his vehicle at the apartment complex. Deputies attempted to stop him but the suspect fled, causing a pursuit to be initiated.

Our cameras captured a high-speed pursuit passing through the westbound Interstate 10 passing through our I-10 cam near the Auto Mall. This was minutes before the crash.

The pursuit continued to the area of Interstate 10 and Date Palm, where the suspect crashed into another vehicle causing his vehicle to roll over.

The suspect vehicle caught fire and the suspect was able to get out with minor injuries.

News Channel 3 crew at the scene saw a vehicle on its roof, as well as, first responders rushing over to a second vehicle with a stretcher.

He was taken into custody and was transported to a local hospital. He was later booked for domestic violence, robbery, evading, and other charges.

The crash temporarily impacted traffic on the westbound side of the I-10. But traffic was flowing by midnight.

We're working to gather more information. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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