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5 Freeway near East LA closed after pursuit suspect stops in lanes

By Matthew Rodriguez

Updated on: March 13, 2026 / 11:31 PM PDT / CBS LA

5 Freeway closed after pursuit suspect stops near East LA

The 5 Freeway near East LA was closed after a pursuit suspect stopped in the middle lanes.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department started the chase near Lakewood after determining the suspect's vehicle was allegedly stolen.

The slow-speed pursuit stopped in the northbound lanes near the Sacramento exit near Boyle Heights.

The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the freeway, closing all northbound lanes after the suspect refused to surrender.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.