Over a 15-hour period, three police chases in the Los Angeles area resulted in multiple injuries and one fatality. The incidents, which involved a suspected purse thief, a stolen vehicle, and a fleeing driver, highlight the ongoing issue of police pursuits in the city. According to LAPD data, over 4,000 pursuits were recorded between 2018 and 2022, with approximately 38% resulting in collisions and a quarter leading to injuries or death. Bystanders, like the bicyclist killed in the South L.A. chase, often bear the brunt of these collisions.