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Multiple High-Speed Pursuits Disrupt Los Angeles Traffic
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies engaged in three separate high-speed vehicle pursuits on Thursday evening, January 15, 2026, causing meaningful disruption to traffic adn raising concerns about public safety. Teh incidents, which unfolded within a one-hour period, involved reckless driving, a PIT maneuver, and ultimately, the apprehension of multiple suspects.
First Pursuit: East Los Angeles and Downtown
The first chase began around 7:45 p.m. in East Los Angeles, with the suspect driving recklessly on local streets. As the pursuit moved into downtown Los Angeles, deputies attempted to disable the vehicle using a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver. While the maneuver initially spun the vehicle, the driver remarkably continued to flee. According to reports, the suspect drove dangerously, at times going the wrong way and narrowly avoiding collisions with other
