Standoff underway with DUI suspect who led deputies on highspeed chase
Dec 16, 2024
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A suspected DUI driver led authorities on a high-speed chase through Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley Monday afternoon before stopping when the vehicle’s airbags deployed.
The chase began at about 3 p.m. in the Sunland area near the 210 Freeway, where L.A. County deputies attempted to stop the driver in a black sedan.
He sped away and led deputies south through the valley on city streets, most notably Sunland Boulevard and Vineland Avenue.
After veering into oncoming traffic and clipping vehicles at the intersection of Vineland and Lankershim Avenue, the suspect fishtailed into a curb, at which point the vehicle’s side airbags deployed.
The vehicle came to a stop at the intersection of Vineland and Hortense Stree,t where deputies surrounded the vehicle with their guns drawn.
Authorities in Los Angeles County are chasing a reckless driver who is believed to be under the influence.
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