Possible DUI suspect rams fence, leads police in dangerous chase through South LA
SOUTH LOS ANGELES -- LAPD officers chased a possible DUI suspect driving erratically through surface streets of South L.A. during the height of evening rush hour on Friday.
The suspect sped through highly congested roads in a silver Mercedes-Benz, weaving in and out of traffic.
At one point, the suspect rammed through a fence with a posted sign that clearly stated: "road closed."
At other times, the suspect drove up on top of sidewalks and even squeezed through the shoulder to pass other vehicles.
When the suspect reached the area near Crenshaw Boulevard and W. 139th Street, he briefly stopped, exited the vehicle, and ran into a mini mart before getting back into the car and speeding off again.
Around 5:30 p.m., LAPD disengaged from the pursuit in the Hawthorne area due to safety. The suspect eventually came to a stop on the side of the road along 153rd Street in Lawndale.
