Culver City Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
Jason Sims, Chief of Police
The Culver City Police Department continues to investigate a series of violent crimes that occurred on June 16, 2026, involving a carjacked vehicle, multiple hit-and-run collisions, numerous injured victims, and a pursuit through Culver City and Los Angeles.
As previously reported, the incident began when a suspect allegedly carjacked a vehicle at knifepoint in downtown Los Angeles before driving into Culver City, where he was involved in multiple hit-and-run collisions along with intentionally striking several pedestrians aging from 15-70 years old. When officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, the suspect fled, leading officers on a pursuit through the city while driving recklessly and endangering the public. The pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into another vehicle and was taken into custody.
The suspect was identified as 45-year-old Juan Luis Estrada of Perris. Following a review of the case by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Estrada has been formally charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count of carjacking, one count of felony evading a peace officer causing serious bodily injury, one count of battery on a peace officer, and three counts of felony hit-and-run.
Bail has been set at $10.25 million.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to review evidence and identify any other people involved. Anyone who witnessed any portion of these incidents, or who may have relevant video footage is encouraged to contact the Culver City Police Department Watch Commander at (310) 253-6202.
