Officers with LAPD's Wilshire Division began chasing the suspect, who was seen driving a silver Chevrolet Corvette, around 7 p.m.
The chase continued near Exposition and Obama boulevards, where the officer slammed into a light pole, losing at least one tire.
Footage from AIR7 showed at least five officers on the scene and several paramedics. It's unclear if the officer was seriously injured but an ambulance was requested.
The chase suspect reportedly kept driving and police terminated the pursuit shortly after.