Authorities detain pursuit, possible DUI suspect in South Gate
get the free appLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were in pursuit of a reckless, suspected drunk driver Friday evening.
Shortly after the pursuit began, LASD deputies deferred to Los Angeles Police Department officers in the South Gate area.
Earlier in the pursuit, a woman is said to have bailed from the back of the vehicle, a white Cadillac sedan, leaving two other suspects inside.
At around 8:35 p.m., the driver stopped the vehicle on Templeton Avenue, where the passenger proceeded to flee from the scene on foot. The driver however, exited the vehicle with arms raised and was quickly detained.
After a short foot pursuit, officers apprehended the passenger as well.
Passenger detained
LAPD officers apprehended the passenger of the vehicle who fled on foot as he attempted to flee through neighboring yards in the South Gate area.
Passenger bails on foot, driver surrenders
At 8:35 p.m., the driver of the vehicle stopped on Templeton Avenue in South Gate, where the passenger bailed from the vehicle on foot.
The driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle with their hands in the air.
Authorities were following the passenger on foot, with weapons drawn.
LASD defers to LAPD officers
Just after 8:30 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers overtook the pursuit from LASD deputies.
A PIT maneuver was denied due to the fact that authorities believe the suspect is armed.