'My Heart Broke': Family Landscaping Business Owners Saved for Two Years to Buy Pickup Stolen by Pursuit Driver

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‘My Heart Broke': Family Saved for Two Years to Buy Pickup Stolen in Seconds by Pursuit Driver

"When I saw him do that, I was like there's no way I'm going to let this guy off," Benitez said."I cornered him, and all he did is show me some scissors he had. I guess he was trying to intimidate me."A pursuit came to an end Wednesday Nov. 9, 2022 at a Hacienda Heights gas station.

The man ran outside, where he encountered Benitez's father. Video from NewsChopper4 captured the chaotic moments that followed as family members briefly scuffled with the carjacker. "Once I saw him start it, I kind of already knew it was over," Benitez said."Just by looking in his eyes, he already knew it was going to be the last day of his life or his freedom, so he didn't care.The driver accelerated out of the driveway, damaging the front end of the truck. He turned right down another street as Benitez and his family watched helplessly from the front yard.

The pursuit continued with the driver speeding the wrong way on narrow two-lane roads, running red lights at intersections and crashing into several cars. The front driver's side tire shredded off and the chase eventually came to an end at a Hacienda Heights gas station. Deputies opened fire on the pickup using less-lethal rounds. The driver was taken into custody after a standoff. The truck appeared to briefly catch fire, but deputies behind ballistic shields extinguished the flames.The 32-year-old driver was arrested and hospitalized. Details about his injuries were not immediately available.

 

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hopefully they have AAA insurance... they are quick to remedy issues.... if not- hopefully whatever their car insurance is - will repair it quickly.

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