Off-road chase: Driver ditches car after leading LASD on bizarre Ladera Heights pursuit

A driver led Los Angeles County deputies on a bizarre chase near an oil field in Ladera Heights.

The search is on for the driver who was seen leading deputies on a bizarre off-road chase in Ladera Heights.

SkyFOX was over Ladera Heights when the pursuit suspect was seen driving on a dirt path near an oil field Friday evening.

After a brief chase, the suspect stopped the car and ditched the vehicle, leading the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on a foot chase.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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