High-Speed Felony Chase Ends in Ontario After Suspect Drives on Rims

Pursuit Origins and Initial Evasion

• 🚨 The chase began in Panorama City after LAPD attempted a traffic stop on a felony wanted suspect.
• 🚗 The suspect fled, driving over a spike strip which disabled the rear right tire.
• 💨 Despite the damaged tire, the suspect continued to flee, driving on the rim at speeds up to 60 mph.

Freeway Evasion and Tire Damage

• 🛣️ The pursuit moved onto multiple freeways, including the 60 Freeway, with the suspect driving erratically and at times the wrong way.
• 💥 Sparks flew as the vehicle, running on only two functional tires and two rims, continued its evasion.
• 🚓 California Highway Patrol (CHP) eventually took over the pursuit from LAPD as it moved east.

Surface Street Pursuit and Apprehension

• 📍 The chase extended into Ontario, where the suspect exited the freeway onto surface streets.
• 🚧 The suspect drove into a residential cul-de-sac, where officers boxed in the vehicle.
• 🚔 After a period of negotiation and officers drawing their weapons, the suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody without injury.

Pursuit Duration and Suspect Status

• ⏳ The pursuit lasted over 90 minutes and covered approximately 50 miles.
• ❓ The specific felony the suspect was wanted for was not disclosed by LAPD, only that it was a felony warrant.
• 🚗 The vehicle, a white Kia Soul, sustained significant damage throughout the chase, with multiple tires and rims compromised.