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High-Speed Police Pursuits Stretch Across Los Angeles County
7/28/2026, 12:25:04 AM
A Maroon Dodge Charger Leads a 130-mph Chase to a Gas Station
According to abc7, a suspected DUI driver in a maroon Dodge Charger with blacked-out windows and no headlights fled from California Highway Patrol on Sunday night. The pursuit began in the West Valley and reached speeds exceeding 130 mph, causing the helicopter unit AIR7 to lose visual contact at times. The driver exited the freeway, pulled into a gas station, filled several gallons, and then re-entered traffic. The chase concluded near Del Monte Street and Forest Avenue in Pasadena, where the driver and two passengers abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot before being taken into custody.
Separate 45-mph Pursuit Near Van Nuys Airport Ends in Chatsworth
The same report describes a second incident that started near Van Nuys Airport. In this case, the vehicle was traveling around 45 mph. Both the driver and a passenger tried to evade officers in Chatsworth but were apprehended by the same aerial unit, AIR7.
Key Details and Statistics
- Vehicles involved: a maroon Dodge Charger (high-speed chase) and an unidentified second car (lower-speed chase).
- Speeds: >130 mph for the first pursuit; ~45 mph for the second.
- Locations: West Valley -> Pasadena (Del Monte & Forest); Van Nuys Airport -> Chatsworth.
- Occupants taken into custody: three individuals from the first chase; two from the second.
Law-Enforcement Response
California Highway Patrol deployed aerial support (AIR7) for both pursuits, illustrating the agency’s reliance on helicopter surveillance during high-risk chases. The arrests concluded without reported injuries, and all suspects were detained pending further investigation.