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Los Angeles high‑speed police pursuits
Overview
In late July 2026, Los Angeles‑area law‑enforcement agencies conducted two separate high‑speed vehicle pursuits. On July 21, the California Highway Patrol, acting on a Santa Monica police request, chased a black Range Rover involved in a July 3 road‑rage incident. The 45‑minute pursuit across the 405 and 101 freeways reached speeds above 100 mph before the suspect’s vehicle was forced off the road near South San Gabriel and the driver surrendered.
A week later, on July 29, Los‑Angeles police pursued a white Mercedes‑Benz SUV believed stolen from Laguna Beach. The chase spanned the 405, surface streets in Del Rey, and the 110 freeway, with the driver running red lights and entering oncoming lanes. The pursuit ended when the SUV entered a downtown parking garage, prompting officers to seal the area and search for the driver, who may have been armed.
Both incidents highlight ongoing challenges for Los Angeles law‑enforcement in managing dangerous high‑speed chases that disrupt traffic and pose safety risks to motorists and cyclists.
Entities
Los Angeles Police Department · Hill and Eighth Streets · Laguna Beach · Mercedes-Benz SUV
Timeline
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24 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesLos Angeles Police Pursue Stolen Mercedes SUV in High-Speed ChaseLos Angeles police chased a reportedly stolen white Mercedes SUV on July 29, 2026, from the 405 freeway near Culver Boulevard through Del Rey, Slauson Avenue and the 110, where it passed dozens of dirt‑bikeers,
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about 1 month ago
[CRIME] 3 sourcesLos Angeles Road Rage Suspect Arrested After 100‑MPH ChaseA Santa Monica road‑rage suspect was arrested after a 45‑minute, 100‑mph chase through Los Angeles freeways, ending near South San Gabriel on July 21.
Sources
abc7.com · dailynewsupdate.net · latimes.com · mynewsla.com · nigerianewspapers.com.ng