Los Angeles police are in pursuit of a suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting an officer. It began in the San Fernando Valley, but moved west as the suspect fled.
As the pursuit continued, the suspect was seen driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour on surface streets in the Century City area without headlights on.
Just before 10:15 p.m., the suspect narrowly avoided a devastating crash at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Veteran Avenue, somehow managing to squeeze between two cars waiting at a red light without causing considerable damage.
The suspect immediately pulled over and surrendered to officers, who took him into custody with firearms drawn.
Initially, LAPD officers said they were chasing the driver for making criminal threats, but at some point during the chase, officers said he allegedly assaulted a police officer with a deadly weapon. No information was immediately available on either allegation.
No further information was provided.
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