California Highway Patrol said the pursuit began in Orange County when a woman failed to yield at about 3 a.m. on Friday.
Authorities said the driver made her way north on the 5 Freeway and hit speeds ranging from 30 to 90 mph.
CHP moved in and performed a PIT maneuver on the vehicle near Vermont Avenue and the 101 Freeway at about 3:25 a.m.
Video showed CHP officers surrounding the car and taking the woman into custody without further incident.
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