The chase began in the Highland Park area after the suspect allegedly stole a dump truck around 5:20 a.m.
AIR7 HD was over the pursuit as the driver traveled on the northbound 110 Freeway in Pasadena. Fog blocked a clear view of the chase as it continued up the 110 before heading south into the Alhambra area.
The pursuit ended in a crash at Valley and Atlantic boulevards around 5:50 a.m.
The driver was taken into custody a block away at Norwood Place and Olive Avenue, according to Los Angeles police.
Parademics responded to the scene of the crash, where a sedan and two pick truck had been damaged. It is not yet clear if there were any injuries.