L.A. burglary suspect gets gas mid-pursuit, crashes on 405 Freeway
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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A dramatic pursuit on Los Angeles highways ended when a burglary suspect made an unusual pit stop at an Arco gas station before attempting a dangerous escape on the 405 Freeway. The suspect's reckless driving included traveling the wrong direction on the busy interstate, ultimately resulting in a collision with a California Highway Patrol vehicle. Law enforcement successfully apprehended the suspect following the high-speed chase, which highlighted the unpredictable nature of criminal pursuits in densely populated urban areas.
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