Teen Leads Seal Beach Cops In Alleged 100-MPH Car Chase

SEAL BEACH, CA — Local drivers were startled by a huge police presence Monday afternoon near the Seal Beach animal wildlife refuge. Officers followed a teenage driver from Seal Beach to Westminster on a car chase that reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, according to Seal Beach Police Sgt. Michael Henderson.

"A Seal Beach officer attempted to pull over the driver at Westminster and Seal Beach boulevards about 3:10 p.m.," Seal Beach police Sgt. Michael Henderson said. "The suspect (name and age were withheld) refused to stop, triggering the high-speed chase that lasted about two miles before Seal Beach police backed off due to safety concerns."

A short time later, the suspect crashed the vehicle into a parked car at College Street and Westminster Boulevard and tried to run away, but was arrested in short order, Henderson said.

"The teen was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence," Henderson said.

One passenger in the car complained of pain and was taken to an area hospital, and two other passengers escaped injury, Henderson said.

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