High-speed police chase ends on Santa Monica Pier
Work van leads police chase across Santa Monica
A driver accused of stealing a work van led police on a chase all the way to Santa Monica Pier.
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. - A high-speed police chase ended on the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday after the driver led officers from Ventura County into Los Angeles County.
What we know:
SkyFOX caught up with the chase in the Encino area around 5:30 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the chase started in Simi Valley, after the driver stole a white work van. The chase continued south on the 405 at speeds of over 100 mph.
The driver continued on surface streets at high speeds, with pedestrians crossing the street having to jump out of the way of the chase.
In Santa Monica, the driver made their way to the Third Street Promenade. Then, they got stuck in traffic.
Police chase ends at Santa Monica pier
A man in a stolen work truck fled police on foot but was quickly arrested at the entrance of the Santa Monica pier.
When the driver got stuck at a red light, they rear-ended another car and made a run for it. The driver took off down toward the Santa Monica Pier before eventually giving up and surrendering to police.
FOX 11 reached out to the company advertised on the side of the van, but got no answer.
What we don't know:
It was not immediately clear what led to the chase.
The Source: Information in this story is from the California Highway Patrol.