Pursuit

SUV goes airborne in chase through 3 Southern California counties

The chase started after a report of a hit-and-run crash in San Bernardino County.

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A SUV driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash was arrested Friday after a pursuit on streets and freeways in several Southern California counties.

The chase of the Ford SUV started in the San Bernardino County community of Hesperia after a report of a possible hit-and-run crash. Details about the hit-and-run crash were not immediately available.

The driver continued west into Orange and Los Angeles counties, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph.

In Norwalk. the driver went onto grass to take a shortcut after exiting the 5 Freeway. After returning to the freeway, the driver passed several cars at high speeds on the shoulder of the road.

The SUV went airborne after hitting a dip in the street before the driver stopped and got out in a Monterey Park neighborhood. She was soon taken into custody.

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