A brief pursuit of a human trafficking suspect ended in a crash on the eastbound 105 Freeway, east of the 110 Freeway, in South Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The chase began at about 3:40 p.m. and lasted only about 30 seconds before the crash, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Aerial footage from NewsChopper4 showed the eastbound 105 was shut down and traffic was backed up for miles, all the way to Los Angeles International Airport.
About 20-30 Los Angeles Police Department officers were seen surrounding the car, which was overturned against the center divider, with the driver’s side down. A tow truck was brought in, and once the car was upright, officers approached the driver’s side and took the suspect out of the vehicle and into custody.
A Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance then transported the suspect to the hospital. It’s unclear what injuries the suspect sustained in the crash.
The freeway fully reopened around 5:30 p.m., but the delays continued throughout the evening. Drivers who wanted to avoid the 105 could take Imperial Highway, Rosecrans Avenue or the 91 Freeway.
The California Highway Patrol was also assisting.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives.