LAPD Pursues Suspected DUI Driver Across Los Angeles Freeways, Ends Chase Over Safety Concerns

On the night of June 10, 2026, Los Angeles Police Department officers began a high-speed pursuit of a driver suspected of driving under the influence. The suspect, operating a dark-colored SUV—identified in one report as a Mazda—evaded police through multiple freeways and surface streets, including the 710, 105, and 110, before the chase was terminated for public-safety reasons.

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• June 10, 2026 – Early evening: Pursuit initiates in Lynwood after officers spot the suspect’s SUV.

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• Shortly thereafter: The vehicle enters the northbound 710 Freeway, then transitions to the 105 and 110 freeways, weaving through traffic.

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• Approximately 9:15 p.m.: NewsChopper4 footage shows the SUV near San Pedro and 51st Street.

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• Later that night: Police cancel the pursuit near S. Broadway and W. 59th Street in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood, citing public danger.

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At least five LAPD units pursued the SUV. The suspect reached speeds close to 100 mph on the freeways. The chase traversed Compton, Long Beach, Lynwood, South Los Angeles, and surface streets in the Broadway-Manchester area. The driver ran red lights, narrowly missed other vehicles, made hand gestures from the window, and at one point drove the wrong way on a surface street.

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LAPD officials indicated that the pursuit was terminated because continuing the chase posed an unacceptable risk to the public. The department emphasized its commitment to prioritizing community safety over apprehending a suspect in a high-speed scenario.

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One source describes the SUV as “dark-colored,” while another specifies a “Mazda SUV.” The first report lists Compton and Long Beach as part of the chase; the second focuses on Lynwood and the freeway network. One account places the final sighting near San Pedro and 51st Street, whereas another cites cancellation near S. Broadway and W. 59th Street. It remains unclear whether additional occupants were present in the vehicle.

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• “Police chased a driver suspected of driving under the influence through Los Angeles County on Wednesday night.” — NBC Los Angeles

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• “WATCH HERE WATCH HERE The LAPD later canceled the pursuit due to safety concerns.” — NBC Los Angeles

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• “On the freeway, the driver weaved dangerously through traffic while hitting speeds of nearly 100 mph.” — KTLA

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• “Due to public danger, police cancelled the pursuit near S.” — KTLA

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The incident highlights the tension between aggressive traffic enforcement and the potential hazards of high-speed pursuits in densely populated urban areas. Police departments routinely weigh the immediate risk to bystanders against the need to detain impaired drivers, prompting ongoing debate over pursuit policies.

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LAPD investigators continue to review dash-cam and aerial footage to determine possible charges against the driver and to assess whether procedural adjustments are warranted for future pursuits.

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