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Man dies after CHP pursuit ends in Lake Isabella crash

29 May 2026 15:26

A 21-year-old man died after a CHP pursuit ended with his vehicle submerged in Lake Isabella. - The driver was identified as Ashot Geboyan of Van Nuys.

- The pursuit began near Scodie Avenue and Dunwood Street after a traffic violation. - The Land Rover crashed into Lake Isabella near Stine Cove at high speed.

- The vehicle was recovered the next morning; Geboyan was found inside deceased. The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

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