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Stolen vehicle suspect crashes into tree while leading authorities on pursuit, detained after fleeing on foot

Police pursuit ends in crash in South LA, two suspects in custody 00:49

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle suspect Friday evening. 

The pursuit started at around 10:45 p.m. when deputies attempted to pull the suspect over, but he took off from the area.

The vehicle in question was said to be a dark-colored sedan.

At one point, a passenger of the vehicle is said to have bailed as the driver kept going. That person was taken into custody.

Just after 10:50 p.m. the suspect crashed into a tree on the side of the road, bringing the pursuit to a quick halt. 

Authorities detained the suspect on Rosecrans and Oleander Avenues after they attempted to flee from the area on foot.

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