By: Izabella Salinas

Corona– On Jan. 9 at about 4:20 p.m., Corona Police responded to a call about a carjacking.

A 2016 Honda Accord was stolen in the 400 block of River Road while the owner was standing near it. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male and was later identified as Corona resident Eric Guzman, 20.

Nearly two hours later, officers located the stolen vehicle in the 200 Block of E. Olive Street. They tried to stop Mr. Guzman but instead they had to begin a short pursuit.

The pursuit ended in the 700 Block of N. Main Street after the suspect collided into a tree and then into two other vehicles. Eric Guzman was then transported to a local hospital and sustained minor injuries. The two women involved in the crash were also transported to a local hospital with injuries but they are now in stable condition.

“Anyone with information regarding the carjacking and/or the resulting traffic collision is encouraged to contact the Corona Police Department,” said the Corona Police Department in a press release.

If you have any information about the carjacking, contact Sgt. Shatford at 951-736-2423 or Sgt. Bryan Snow at 951-739-4885 for information about the collision.