Police chase suspect taken into custody after sparks fly on 210 Freeway in Lake View Terrace
A pursuit suspect was taken into custody Friday night after a wild and dangerous chase along two major freeways in Los Angeles County.
A pursuit suspect was taken into custody Friday night after a wild and dangerous chase along two major freeways in Los Angeles County.
Authorities attempted to pull over the pickup truck for speeding and reckless driving around 7:15 p.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway, near Artesia Boulevard in the Cerritos area, according to the California Highway Patrol Officer Elizabeth Kravig.
During the pursuit, the suspect hit multiple vehicles while driving at a high rate of speed on the 405 Freeway and eastbound 210 Freeway.
The chase continued into La Cañada Flintridge, where the suspect crashed into a truck and another vehicle while trying to squeeze between them. The suspect then slammed against the freeway's barrier, sending sparks flying.
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Around 7:45 p.m., the shirtless suspect -- who has not been identified -- stopped on the eastbound 210 Freeway near Wheatland Avenue in Lake View Terrace, exited the vehicle and ran against traffic.
He appeared to chase after one of the vehicles he struck until the truck was able to drive off.
The suspect approached two California Highway Patrol officers, who deployed a taser, causing the man to drop to the ground.
He was quickly taken into custody and treated at the scene.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or how many vehicles were damaged.
City News Service contributed to this report.
