Suspect drives through LA River with hood blocking windshield during chase

PARAMOUNT, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect sped through the Los Angeles River during a police chase before he was taken into custody overnight in the Paramount area.

Investigators say the chase started in Downey with reports of a stolen car.

Video shows the hood of the suspect's car open and completely blocking the front windshield as the suspect barreled through the water.

According to police, the car eventually spun out in the slick conditions and the driver made a run for it. He was later taken into custody.