High-speed pursuit ends in Sylmar: 2 arrested, 1 suspect remains on the run
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - One suspect remains outstanding after a high-speed pursuit that began in the Antelope Valley on Thursday and ended in a Sylmar neighborhood.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers had initially tried to stop the driver in a silver Ford Fusion for speeding in the Palmdale area.
The driver did not stop, leading authorities on a dangerous pursuit that reached speeds of over 100 mph on the 138 Freeway near 121st in Palmdale. The suspect then merged onto the 14 Freeway in Newhall, weaving in and out of traffic and at times driving on the shoulder.
By 9:22 a.m., the suspect had reached the 5 Freeway near the Granada Hills area, continuing to exceed speeds of 115-120 mph. Around three CHP units were seen trailing the suspect.
Just before 9:30 a.m., the driver pulled over into a residential area near El Cajon Street and El Dorado Avenue in Sylmar, where multiple suspects ditched the car and ran in opposite directions. One suspect was seen jumping fences into backyards, encountering a pack of dogs that chased him off into another yard.
During the pursuit, CHP officers recovered a gun, one of several items thrown from the car by the suspects. As of 10 a.m., authorities had taken two suspects into custody.
Residents in the area were advised to lock all doors and windows as the search continued for the outstanding suspect.