Pursuit Suspect Rams U-Haul Van Into CHP Cruiser
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Friday arrested a motorist who allegedly rammed his U-Haul vehicle into a California Highway Patrol vehicle in the Topanga hills before leading deputies on a short pursuit.
The incident began about 10:10 a.m. on Topanga Canyon Boulevard near Santa Maria Road, said CHP Officer Tony Polizzi.
KCAL9's Amy Johnson reported the suspect - a man in his mid-20 - rammed his vehicle into a CHP cruiser.
Officers are searching for the suspect who led them on a chase down Topanga Canyon and rammed this cruiser! pic.twitter.com/rm0Lk6pdex
— Amy Johnson (@AmyJohnsonNews) May 13, 2016
Authorities lost sight of the vehicle near Old Topanga and Fernwood Pacific, the CHP said.
The suspect was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m. this afternoon, according to the CHP.
He had a hatchet in his possession, Johnson reported.
suspect who led CHP on pursuit and rammed vehicle is in custody after hour long standoff with this hatchet! pic.twitter.com/O4r8qDTONj
— Amy Johnson (@AmyJohnsonNews) May 13, 2016
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