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Police pursued a Tesla through Orange County, driver angrily exits and is detained

CHP pursue a Tesla along the 91 Freeway in Orange County
CHP pursue a Tesla along the 91 Freeway in Orange County 02:23

Police pursued a white Tesla on the westbound 91 Freeway through Orange County at varying speeds.

The driver violated HOV/ carpool lane requirements around 10:30 p.m., Friday, which prompted the pursuit. 

Around 11 p.m., the driver continued east on the 91 Freeway into Northeast Anaheim at slower speeds, around 50 and 60 mph, with a flat rear tire from spike strips laid on the roadway by California Highway Patrol officers.

The car's rear tire shredded off, causing the car to stop. The driver exited and angrily walked directly up to police officers around 11:10 p.m.

Officers quickly detained the man. 

The pursuit ended on the 91 Freeway at Gypsum Canyon Road in Yorba Linda.

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