By Crash News Writer 
Rancho Cucamonga, CA (October 21, 2024) — A devastating crash involving a police chase earlier this month has left a 15-year-old boy paralyzed from the chest down. The tragic incident occurred on October 5, when Aadan Portillo and his friends were taking an Uber to grab food at an In-N-Out Burger near Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue.
While en route, a white Nissan Altima, driven by a suspect fleeing from the police, collided with the side of their vehicle. According to Aadan’s father, Benjamin Portillo, the impact struck the rear passenger side where Aadan was seated.
“The car that was being pursued by police hit the rear passenger side of the Uber,” Benjamin Portillo explained.
Footage of the incident reveals extensive damage to both vehicles as emergency responders rushed to assist Aadan and transport him to the hospital. Authorities are currently investigating whether the suspect was under the influence at the time of the crash.
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