Driver in box truck arrested after chase in South LA

LOS ANGELES - A man is in custody after leading police on a chase though parts of South LA. 

The driver, in a box-truck, was allegedly wanted for armed robbery carjacking.

According to LAPD, the carjacking occurred near Vernon and Denker Avenues. 

Police said they received reports of the carjacking victim hanging from the stolen vehicle as the suspect drove away. The victim eventually fell out near 76th Street and Broadway and was then run over. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition. 

Officers located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. 

Police deployed multiple stop sticks, commonly known as spike strips, to get the vehicle to come to a stop. As a result, the truck sustained two flat tires. But that didn't stop the suspect, as he kept driving.

The pursuit came to an end when the driver pulled over near Normandie and 42nd Street. The driver stepped out of the truck, surrendered to officers and was taken into custody.