Imagine hopping in for a ride with a friend only to discover, once the police appear, that he’s been driving you around in a stolen car. Scenarios like this one in Los Angeles crop up now and then, with passengers pleading to be let out while the driver only wants to escape.
The terrified passenger’s predicament highlights how innocent people can get swept into dangerous situations through no fault of their own. Being trapped in a fleeing vehicle is a frightening place to find yourself.