A motorcyclist hitting speeds of 140 miles per hour on Southern California freeways was taken into custody by officers with the California Highway Patrol after a dangerous pursuit.
It’s unclear exactly where the pursuit was initiated, but the suspect was leading authorities in chase near Baldwin Park shortly after the pursuit started.
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CHP was in pursuit of a motorcyclist wanted for driving at high speeds on Aug. 14, 2024. (KTLA) -
CHP was in pursuit of a motorcyclist wanted for driving at high speeds on Aug. 14, 2024. (KTLA) -
A motorcyclist was taken into custody by CHP after hitting speeds of 140 miles per hour in Southern California on Aug. 14, 2024. (KTLA) -
A motorcyclist was taken into custody by CHP after hitting speeds of 140 miles per hour in Southern California on Aug. 14, 2024. (KTLA) -
A motorcyclist was taken into custody by CHP after hitting speeds of 140 miles per hour in Southern California on Aug. 14, 2024. (KTLA)
While in lanes of the eastbound 210 Freeway, the suspect was hitting speeds 130 miles per hour, exiting the freeway for a moment and then getting back on with CHP cruisers trail at a close distance.
Not long after the pursuit started, the suspect pulled off the freeway at Sunland, where he was quickly surrounded by officers and taken into custody.
Sky5 was overhead.
The chase can be viewed in the video player above.