High-Speed Driver Eludes Officers in Wild Los Angeles Chase
An elusive, high-speed driver managed to evade law enforcement officers during a thrilling pursuit that stretched across multiple freeways and ultimately came to a halt near downtown Los Angeles.
The chase kicked off just before 7:50 p.m. after Gardena police received a report of a stolen vehicle. The driver then led officers on a pulse-pounding pursuit through several freeways, prompting the California Highway Patrol to take over in an attempt to stop the reckless driver.
Aerial footage captured by NewsChopper 4 showed the brazen driver narrowly avoiding collisions with other vehicles on the road as they navigated through traffic on surface streets.
The chase continued as the driver re-entered the freeway and headed southbound on the 101 Freeway. Eventually, they made a daring exit near Mission Road and came to a halt under a freeway overpass close to Aliso Village, where they abandoned the car and seemingly walked away.
Despite their best efforts, law enforcement officers were unable to apprehend the driver, who remains on the loose. The California Highway Patrol is currently on the hunt for the elusive individual as they continue to investigate the daring getaway.