LOS ANGELES – Authorities were in a slow-speed pursuit of a possible hit-and-run suspect along canyon roads in Los Angeles County on Friday morning.
Slow-speed pursuit along Mulholland Drive
What we know:
Aerial images from SkyFOX showed a slow-moving gray pickup truck traveling along the famous Mulholland Drive with several Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicles following close behind.
Due to the roadway’s surrounding terrain, officers proceeded with caution.
Around 10:05 a.m., the suspect continued, even with flat tires, after officers deployed spike strips in hopes of putting the pursuit to an end.
A few moments later, the pursuit continued along Coldwater Canyon in Studio City where officers attempted a PIT maneuver. Still, the pursuit continued.
Shortly after the PIT maneuver, the suspect’s vehicle was wedged between a resident’s yard and multiple patrol vehicles. Video from SkyFOX showed the wheels of the suspect’s vehicle were still spinning as the suspect continued with their attempts to evade officers.
Left with no choice but to wait in hopes not to further agitate the driver, traffic was at a standstill as drivers began turning around.
Just after 10:40 a.m., the female suspect got out of the vehicle and appeared to say something to the officers, before she got back into the truck.
A SWAT team has been called to the scene.
What we don’t know:
The driver’s condition is unknown and it’s unclear if the truck belongs to her.
The standoff continues and it’s unclear when Coldwater Canyon will reopen to traffic.
The Source: Information from FOX 11’s Stu Mundels live reporting.
