Suspect steals car after crashing into it on the 605 Freeway

A man hijacked a crashed car and took off Tuesday morning down the freeway, according to investigators. 

The California Highway Patrol said the car was discovered on the 605 Freeway at South Street in Cerritos. 

The suspect got into a crash in his car, jumped out and stole a white Chevy Malibu involved in the crash, according to officers. 

A woman was in the car the suspect got out of. She was taken into custody. 

"When I got out to exchange information, I looked back and my car was gone," said the driver of the Chevy. "I couldn't believe it." 

Norwalk deputies said they discovered the stolen car but there is no information on if an arrest was made at that time.