Alleged robbery suspect in custody after leading California Highway Patrol on high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles

CBS News Los Angeles

A driver is in custody after leading the California Highway Patrol on a high-speed pursuit throughout Los Angeles County.

The front tires of the car blew out at 12:46 p.m. on the westbound 10 Freeway in Beverlywood. The driver continued to maneuver the car until it came to a stop on the right shoulder.   

The driver surrendered and was taken into custody. 

The CHP said they initiated the pursuit at 11:59 a.m. in Santa Clarita after suspects allegedly attempted to rob a business in Bakersfield, pointing an AR-15-style gun at the clerk.

SkyCal flew over the pursuit when the driver was traveling at high speeds on the southbound 5 Freeway.  

The white Ford SUV was seen hitting and ramming multiple other cars on the freeway. The driver swerved through lanes and onto the shoulder of the freeway. 

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