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5 suspects surrender to police after hit-and-run pursuit ends near Boyle Heights

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5 people taken into custody after lengthy pursuit 06:06

The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect near Sylmar.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office began the chase.

 

Oxnard police say vehicle was stolen 30 minutes before the pursuit

The Oxnard Police Department said the pickup truck was stolen 30 minutes before the pursuit. 

The owner reportedly left the keys inside the vehicle after parking it in front of a home.  

By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Suspect, 4 passengers surrender to police near Boyle Heights

The suspect and four passengers surrendered to police shortly after exiting the I-5 Freeway near the Arts District and Boyle Heights.

5 people taken into custody after lengthy pursuit 06:06
By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Suspect back on the freeway

The suspect has reentered the I-5 Freeway after driving through the Angels Stadium parking lot.

The pursuit continues northbound through Anaheim.

By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Suspect exits freeway near Angels Stadium parking lot

The driver exited the I-5 Freeway and entered the Angels Stadium parking lot. 

The vehicle went through a speed bump sending sparks into the air. 

The police continued to chase him through the empty parking lot as the suspect weaved in and out of spaces. 

Suspect exits freeway near Angels Stadium parking lot 01:05
By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Pursuit enters Orange County

The pursuit has now covered about 90 miles. 

It began in Fillmore and is now near Anaheim. Authorities said that the driver, who allegedly stole the pickup truck from Oxnard, sped away from a hit-and-run crash.

By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Authorities believe vehicle is also stolen

In addition to being involved in a hit-and-run collision, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said the pickup truck was reportedly stolen out of Oxnard. 

Law enforcement in pursuit of stolen vehicle involved in hit-and-run 00:26
By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Pursuit goes from Fillmore to East LA

The pursuit has covered nearly 62 miles going from Fillmore to East Los Angeles.

The driver has stayed on the southbound portion of the I-5 Freeway for the majority of the pursuit.

Pursuit began in Fillmore, deputies said 00:08
By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Pursuit began in Fillmore, deputies say

According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, the pursuit began in Fillmore after the driver hit another vehicle. 

Deputies said no one was injured in the crash which happened off of Woodgrove Road. 

The driver routinely hit speeds over 85 mph during the chase. 

Officers chase hit-and-run suspect out of Ventura County 00:42
By Matthew Rodriguez
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