Crime & Safety

Angeles Crest Pursuit Ends in Arrest

Police pursued the car at normal speeds after it failed to yield.

Sheriff's Deputies pursued a driver who apparently failed to yield on Angeles Crest Highway, authorities said. 

Officials from the Altadena and Crescenta Valley Sheriff's stations and California Highway Patrol began the pursuit on Angeles Crest Highway about 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

After about 15 minutes of Altadena and Crescenta Valley police pursuing the car at normal speeds, CHP took over for about 25 to 30 minutes until the chase ended when the driver was arrested in the North Hollywood area, Sgt. Paul Gallo told Patch.

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The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to yield.

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