Santa Monica, July 2, 2023 - The Santa Monica Police Department swiftly responded to an incident involving a group of motorcyclists in Santa Monica on Sunday. The motorcyclists, riding dirt bikes and quads, were observed engaging in activities that attracted the attention of law enforcement authorities.
The group of motorcyclists made a pit stop at the Chevron gas station located on Wilshire and Fifth Street, temporarily halting their activities. A police officer from the Directed Action Response Team (DART) promptly arrived at the scene and managed to stop one of the riders. However, the rider lost control of their off-road motorcycle and fled, abandoning the vehicle.
During this time, a number of other motorcyclists surrounded the police officer and engaged in behavior that involved throwing objects and attempting to retrieve the abandoned motorcycle. The officer maintained their position until additional officers arrived as backup.
Following the incident, the motorcyclists managed to flee the scene, eluding capture by the police. Consequently, law enforcement authorities deemed it necessary to impound the abandoned off-road motorcycle in order to uphold the rule of law.
In a statement at the scene, Santa Monica Police Sergeant Doug Woodhams of the Directed Action Response Team (DART) reminded the public about the legal requirements for vehicles on the streets. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the California Vehicle Code, which prohibits the use of unregistered and non-street legal vehicles. The Santa Monica Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of the streets and expects responsible behavior from all road users.
The Santa Monica Police Department is actively investigating the incident to identify and apprehend those involved. Updates on the case will be provided as new information emerges.
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