Known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is a favorite destination for families.
Disneyland Car Crash
However, earlier today (Friday, January 12), it was also the location where a police chase ended with a violent car crash.
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Sheriff’s Deputies from LA County pursued robbery suspects through a multi-county pursuit, concluding just outside Disneyland Park. The two suspects were accused of stealing $3,500 in lottery tickets and cigarettes from multiple 7-Elevens. As they fled in a stolen white Kia, LA county deputies pursued them.
The chase ended in a crash near the intersection of Disneyland Way and Anaheim Boulevard early in the morning. The crash resulted in Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department medics taking two individuals to ICU Medical Center. As of now, there have been no arrests.
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One of the hospitalized drivers was not part of the chase but was struck by the white Kia.
It is located near good neighborhood hotels just outside the park. It was also reported that this is a hectic time in the Disneyland Resort area for the four-day marathon event happening this weekend.
Driver at #Anaheim intersection injured in stolen car pursuit crash. https://t.co/NQF5YsIDC5
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) January 12, 2024
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
For those unfamiliar, the Disneyland half marathon contains four days of events. Scheduled for the day of the January 12, 2024 was the Disneyland 5K. The 3.1 mile run includes a run throughout Disneyland Resort.
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Runners who participate enjoy a free shirt, refreshments, a medal, and get to interact with Disney characters along the way.
As of now, it is not confirmed if the innocent hospitalized driver was a Disney guest or intended to particiapote in the Disneyland half marathon weekend.
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Disney Fanatic will continue to update this story as more details unfold.
