Suspect in Pursuit Crashes into Pole in Winnetka
Winnetka Pursuit Ends in Crash After High-Speed Chase
A high-speed police chase culminated in a dramatic crash in Winnetka on Monday night, following a pursuit that lasted approximately 30 minutes in the San Fernando Valley.
The incident began at 9:26 p.m. when officers initiated a pursuit of a suspected DUI driver. The suspect, refusing to stop, led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through both freeways and surface streets.
At around 9:56 p.m., the driver lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of Saticoy Street and Corbin Avenue, crashing into a pole and becoming disabled as a result.
NewsChopper4 was on the scene to capture the moment when officers apprehended the driver. The extent of any injuries to the suspect remains unclear at this time.
