Police were in pursuit of a possibly armed driver who attempted to elude officers on the Hollywood (101) and San Diego (405) freeways Tuesday before taking to surface streets, driving erratically and striking at least one vehicle during the chase.
Officers began the chase at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday near Tobias Avenue and Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police confirmed to City News Service that the driver was wanted for having a firearm.
The California Highway Patrol was aware of the pursuit but told CNS that the LAPD had not requested its assistance.
CBS2, citing the LAPD, reported that the white SUV being pursued by law enforcement had been reported stolen.
ABC7 reported that at some point during the chase, two passengers had jumped out of the SUV.
The driver, at several times during the pursuit, drove on the opposite side of traffic and came close to colliding with vehicles on surface streets and the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway toward the Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
The driver eventually drove into a parking structure in downtown Los Angeles.