Chase suspects slam BMW into semi at end of high-speed pursuit; 4 taken into custody in Long Beach
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (KABC) -- Four suspects were taken into custody Tuesday morning after leading authorities on a wild chase that ended in a crash in the middle of the 91 Freeway in the north Long Beach area.
According to CHP, the suspected driver was identified as Dyllin Pressy, 23, from Las Vegas, Nevada.
The chase began just before 7:20 a.m. after authorities received a report of a residential burglary in the Walnut area.
Investigators said at least one of the suspects was linked to the burglary.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department personnel began chasing the driver in the Baldwin Park area, and a short time later, the chase was taken over by the California Highway Patrol.
AIR7 HD began following the pursuit as the driver was on the 210 Freeway passing through Azusa.
The driver led authorities on a pursuit that varied from the 605 Freeway all the way to the 91 Freeway.
The vehicle - a BMW - had visible damage to its bumper.
As the chase continued, one tire of vehicle was down to its rim, throwing up sparks as it dragged on.
The driver, who was seen driving erratically through busy morning traffic and nearly hitting other vehicles, continued until the back bumper completely broke off.
Shortly after, CHP officers caught up to the driver, who ended up crashing into a semi-truck on the 91 Freeway in the north Long Beach area.
All four suspects were taken into custody, one of whom appeared to have been injured. Eyewitness News is working to learn more on the alleged burglary and the four men.
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City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.
