Overview
- The pursuit began Tuesday evening when officers tried to stop a white Mercedes‑Benz SUV that authorities said had been stolen from the Laguna Beach area.
- The driver sped across the San Fernando Valley and onto the 101, 405 and 110 freeways while using the shoulder, running red lights, and weaving through traffic.
- The chase produced a dangerous moment on the northbound 110 when nearly a dozen dirt bike riders performing wheelies passed the SUV as police followed closely behind.
- The vehicle stopped inside a downtown Los Angeles parking structure near Hill and Eighth streets, where officers detained multiple occupants and continued searching for at least one person who fled.
- Authorities say initial reports indicated the suspect may have been armed and no major injuries were reported, and helicopter and ground video of the pursuit have circulated widely as the investigation remains active.