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L.A. Rush Hour Chase: SUV Flees Police Through Traffic
29 Jul
Summary
- A stolen SUV led police on a high-speed chase Tuesday.
- The pursuit involved weaving through rush-hour traffic and freeways.
- The chase concluded with the suspect entering a downtown L.A. parking garage.
A stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV led Los Angeles police on a perilous high-speed chase during Tuesday's rush-hour commute. The pursuit commenced on the southbound 405 Freeway, where the suspect aggressively used the shoulder to pass other vehicles.
The chase transitioned to surface streets in the Del Rey area before merging onto the northbound 110 Freeway. During this segment, the SUV was closely followed by numerous dirt bikers, some performing stunts like wheelies. The pursuit continued with the suspect running red lights and driving in oncoming lanes.
Authorities tracked the vehicle as it traveled eastbound on Slauson Avenue in the Hyde Park area. The chase concluded just before 6:30 p.m. when the driver entered a downtown L.A. parking structure located at Hill and Eighth streets. Police immediately established a perimeter and initiated a search for the suspect.
Initial reports suggested the SUV may have been stolen in Laguna Beach and that the suspect might be armed with a handgun, though these details remain unconfirmed. The incident prompted a significant police response and a search within the parking garage.
