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Man fleeing federal agents at large after crashing into sign outside Montrose dentist office

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Published  April 9, 2026 11:06am PDT
Los Angeles County
FOX 11
Hit-and-run into dentist's office

Hit-and-run into dentist's office

A man who was allegedly being chased by federal agents crashed into a dentist's office in Montrose. 

The Brief

    • A man fleeing federal agents crashed into a dentist’s office sign in Montrose Thursday morning shortly after exiting the 210 Freeway.
    • After hitting the sign, the driver jumped out of the car and ran; he remains at large.
    • SkyFOX showed CHP and Department of Homeland Security agents at the scene as the vehicle was being towed.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A search is underway for a hit-and-run suspect who was being pursued by federal agents  in the Montrose area Thursday morning.

What we know:

The crash happened shortly after the suspect got off the 210 Freeway just before 10:30 a.m. After crashing into a sign outside a dentist’s office along Ocean View Boulevard, the driver jumped out and ran away from the scene. 

Video from SkyFOX showed California Highway Patrol officers and Department of Homeland Security agents at the scene. The car is in the process of being towed.

What we don't know:

The driver's whereabouts are unknown. It's unclear why he was being pursued by federal agents. 

The Source: This information was written based on Stu Mundel's live reporting from SkyFOX.

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