LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A 40-year-old man is facing 11 felony charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, after allegedly stealing two trucks and leading police on a violent high-speed pursuit that left one man seriously injured and several vehicles damaged, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Key Points
- Adam James Bowen allegedly carjacked a tow truck and tried to run over the operator.
- Bowen is accused of later stealing a flatbed truck and injuring a person during a police chase.
- He faces 11 felony charges and a possible life sentence if convicted.
DA details charges and incident timeline
According to prosecutors, Adam James Bowen, born April 10, 1984, carjacked a tow truck operator last week, then attempted to murder the victim by allegedly trying to run him over with the stolen vehicle. The victim sustained major injuries during the incident.
A few hours later, Bowen reportedly stole a flatbed truck and initiated a high-speed police pursuit. During the chase, he allegedly struck multiple vehicles and seriously injured one person before running a red light and crashing into a Long Beach parking lot. Bowen was arrested shortly afterward.
“This was an extremely reckless and brazen act that endangered the lives of other drivers and pedestrians that could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome,” said District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman.
Bowen faces multiple felony charges
Bowen was formally charged Tuesday in case number 25CJCF01745 with 11 felony counts: one count each of attempted murder and carjacking, four counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of hit and run causing serious injury, and one count each of fleeing police, resisting arrest, and grand theft auto.
He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. If convicted on all counts, he faces a possible maximum sentence of life in state prison.
Investigation and legal proceedings
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. Prosecutors emphasized that all charges are currently allegations, and Bowen is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
An LAPD spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and additional evidence is being reviewed.