Crime & Safety
Police Chase Ends with Crash in West Toluca Lake
At one point, the motorist reportedly turns around on the freeway and drives into oncoming traffic.
A reckless driving suspect who crashed at the end of a high-speed police chase on the eastbound Ventura (134) Freeway in West Toluca Lake was in police custody Friday night.
At one point during the chase, which started just after 9 p.m. and lasted less than 15 minutes, the 28-year-old suspect drove the wrong way in the eastbound lanes before turning around, said a Los Angeles Police Department desk officer at the North Hollywood Station.
The driver hit speeds around 100 mph while being pursued, according to KCAL9.
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The man attempted to run after losing control and crashing into a center divider near the Ventura-Hollywood (170) freeway split but was quickly apprehended, the officer said.
No injuries were reported.
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