On Monday, August 14th, at 7:19 AM the Martinez Police Department pursued a stolen vehicle into the city of Pleasant Hill. The Martinez Police Department ended the pursuit due to public safety concerns.
The stolen vehicle continued to drive through Pleasant Hill at a high rate of speed and collided with a vehicle in the intersection of Viking Drive and Contra Costa Blvd.
A mother and her two year old child were injured as a result of the collision. They were transported to a hospital by ambulance where they were treated for their injuries and subsequently released.
The suspect fled from the stolen vehicle and carjacked a nearby vehicle of a motorist stopped in traffic. The suspect subsequently drove the vehicle and victim to a neighborhood located in the city of Martinez.
The suspect eventually fled from the vehicle without harming the kidnap victim.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department Investigations Bureau at (925) 288 – 4637.
