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Reckless Driving Suspect Arrested After South LA Chase Ends In Crash

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A brief police chase ended in a crash in South Los Angeles, police said Monday, and the driver was taken into custody.

A white Mercedes crashed near 43rd Street and Vermont Avenue and caused another car to flip over, Los Angeles police Officer Tony Im.

Officers had tried to pull the motorist over for reckless driving, Im said. The suspect's name was not immediately available.

One person was taken to a hospital in unknown condition, but authorities did not immediately say if the person was the suspect.

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