A high-speed police chase in Los Angeles on Thursday ended in a dramatic crash, with the fleeing vehicle slamming into an SUV and an individual escaping on foot.
A video has captured a high-speed police chase in Los Angeles ending with a dramatic crash.
Footage taken by a helicopter flown by Fox 11 Los Angeles on Thursday showed a vehicle traveling at speeds of more than 80 mph through city streets before it slammed into an SUV while passing through an intersection in the Koreatown neighborhood.
High-Speed Police Chase in Los Angeles Ends in Dramatic Crash
The SUV could be seen spinning around before stopping against a building, while the vehicle involved in the pursuit struck a tree in the immediate aftermath of the collision.
An individual from that vehicle then escaped on foot and ran towards a residential building.
High-Speed Police Chase in Los Angeles Ends in Dramatic Crash
Up to three people allegedly involved in the chase were eventually taken into custody by police, according to Fox 11 Los Angeles.
The station reports that the police chase began after an armed robbery.
High-Speed Police Chase in Los Angeles Ends in Dramatic Crash
"They were approached while they were in their vehicle or outside their vehicle," Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Luis Zamorano was quoted as saying. "The suspect pointed some kind of firearm at them and took some of their belongings. I think it was like a purse or wallet and possibly a cell phone."
The vehicle involved in the chase is believed to have been stolen, according to Fox 11 Los Angeles.
High-Speed Police Chase in Los Angeles Ends in Dramatic Crash
The station also reports that a rifle was recovered by law enforcement at the crash scene.
The chase began at around 12:45 p.m. in the Hyde Park neighborhood and continued for approximately 10 minutes before the crash in Koreatown.
The SUV that was struck in the crash sustained significant damage, and its occupants were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.
The individual who fled from the scene was apprehended by police a short time later.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, responded to the incident.
The investigation into the armed robbery and police chase is ongoing.
The high-speed chase and subsequent crash caused significant disruption and traffic delays in the Koreatown neighborhood.
Residents and businesses were advised to avoid the area while law enforcement conducted their investigation.
The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed pursuits, particularly in densely populated urban areas.
The authorities have urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement and to avoid intervening in police chases.
