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Chase suspect arrested after standoff on freeway onramp in Santa Clarita

A suspected hit-and-run driver was in custody after allegedly holding CHP officers at bay following a short chase in Santa Clarita. 

The chase concluded when officers stopped a pick-up truck on the on-ramp to the 14 Freeway, prompting all northbound lanes at Soledad Canyon Road.

The lanes reopened after the 45-minute standoff ended. 

Officers fired less than lethal rounds at the driver and arrested him with help from a police dog. The driver was believed to have suffered dog bite injuries. 

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