Road Rage Suspect Tops 100 MPH In Chase Across LA County: Police

LOS ANGELES, CA — A suspect wanted in connection with an armed road rage incident led authorities on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles County Tuesday morning before being taken into custody, officials said.

The pursuit began shortly after 7:15 a.m. when Santa Monica police requested that the California Highway Patrol stop the driver of a black Range Rover in the San Fernando Valley. The driver was wanted in connection with a road-rage incident several weeks ago, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The suspect fled, prompting a chase on the southbound 405 Freeway near the 118 Freeway in the Pacoima area.

The chase continued through central Los Angeles, along the 101 Freeway and onto surface streets. The SUV reached speeds of more than 100 mph and repeatedly weaved through traffic, at times entering opposing lanes and narrowly avoiding other vehicles.

The driver raced south on Vermont Avenue before entering the eastbound 10 Freeway and continuing through downtown Los Angeles and into the San Gabriel Valley.

The pursuit ended shortly before 8 a.m. near the Montebello and South San Gabriel area, where a CHP officer used a patrol vehicle to force the Range Rover to a stop. Officers surrounded the SUV and took the driver into custody.

No injuries were reported despite several near-collisions during the chase, Fox 11 reported.

Santa Monica police told KTLA that the suspect was wanted in connection with a July 3 road rage incident involving a firearm near Cloverfield Boulevard and Broadway. The driver had left before officers arrived that day, but investigators later located him in the San Fernando Valley, according to the station.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or announced any charges.

Santa Monica police also said the suspect was not connected to the fatal shooting near the Santa Monica Pier Monday morning, KTLA reported.

The investigation remains ongoing.

City News Service contributed to this report.