Chase with suspect in allegedly stolen vehicle leads authorities on dangerous, reckless pursuit
Driver jumps over the curb during wild police chase: FULL
A reckless driver in an allegedly stolen car led Los Angeles police on a wild chase through Los Angeles County before fleeing near Downey. The driver let a passenger out before leading police for another 15 minutes.
LOS ANGELES – A suspect was arrested after a wild and bizarre chase ended in the Norwalk area.
The pursuit, which began after a traffic stop by the LAPD near San Pedro, escalated through several neighborhoods and ended in a foot chase and the arrest of the suspect.
Reckless chase in LA County: Highlights
Here’s a look at the most jaw-dropping moments from Friday’s reckless car chase that resulted in a vehicle being stolen.
SkyFOX captured the chase in Long Beach around 12:40 p.m., with the suspect recklessly navigating both city streets and freeways. The suspected stolen car was observed traveling at high speeds on rural roads, speeding through intersections, driving on the wrong side of the road and even driving on sidewalks.
During the chase, the vehicle’s passenger door was seen swinging open before the passenger later jumped out of the vehicle near the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Willow Street in Long Beach.
Door open as pursuing driver leads police on chase
The passenger of the vehicle got out and the pursuit continued.
The connection between the woman and the driver is unknown. She did not appear to be injured and it is unclear if she was involved in the crime.
Suspect drives across median strip in wrong direction
A suspect crossed the median on Friday afternoon and drove in the wrong direction against the flow of traffic when he lured authorities into a chase.
The suspect continued to drive erratically, at one point driving onto the sidewalk at high speed and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Suspect drives on sidewalk
A reckless driver who led authorities on a chase Friday afternoon rode on the sidewalk while evading officers.
The chase ended dramatically when the vehicle stopped in a dead-end street near Jessey Avenue and Stangate Street. The driver got out and fled on foot, after which LAPD officers embarked on a thrilling chase through the area.
Wild end to a dangerous chase
A dangerous chase after a suspected stolen vehicle came to a dramatic end on Friday afternoon.
SkyFOX located him at a speed of 15 mph. He ran through residential streets but didn’t get far. An officer followed him from behind and quickly tackled him to the ground. The suspect was arrested without further incident.
No injuries were reported in the chase. Officials are still investigating the exact circumstances of the chase, including the role of the passenger.
