Burglary pursuit suspects on the run after crashing into innocent driver in Hyde Park

Search continues for suspect in Hyde Park after wild pursuit

Burglary suspects led police on a chase through South Los Angeles Wednesday morning that saw the alleged culprits jump out of a U- Haul truck and into a black Lexus that later crashed into another car.

LOS ANGELES - A high-speed police chase sparked by a warehouse burglary tore through South Los Angeles and Inglewood early Wednesday morning, involving two getaway vehicles and an alleged assault on a police officer. 

The chase ended in a violent collision with an innocent driver, leaving authorities searching for multiple suspects who ran away from the crash scene.

What we know:

The incident began just after 4:40 a.m. at a distribution warehouse on E 32nd Street, where the suspects were reportedly loading a U-Haul with what appeared to be cannabis-related gummies and vape pens. 

During the initial pursuit, three suspects jumped from the moving truck. The remaining suspects eventually stopped at Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood, where they transitioned into a waiting black Lexus.

The situation escalated when the Lexus driver allegedly rammed a Los Angeles Police Department black-and-white SUV, leading to an additional charge of assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) on a police officer. 

The Lexus, traveling without headlights, reached speeds of 120 mph and ran numerous red lights before crashing into an innocent driver at the intersection of 48th and Arlington in Hyde Park.

That's when the suspects ditched the Lexus and ran into the neighborhood. SkyFOX was over the area where the suspects were seen jumping fences in an attempt to escape.

One person who was detained during the investigation was later released.

Pursuit suspects on the run in Hyde Park

Police were in pursuit of a black Lexus that ended up crashing into another car at Arlington Avenue and 48th Street in South Los Angeles.

What we don't know:

The exact number of suspects remains unconfirmed.

It's unclear if the suspects are armed.

An ambulance was called to the final crash site to treat the innocent driver; their condition is unknown.

Timeline:

4:44 a.m.: The LAPD begins pursuit of a U-Haul truck following a burglary at a distribution warehouse.

Transition: Suspects switch from the U-Haul to a black Lexus at Randy’s Donuts after circling the Manchester and La Cienega area.

The Chase: The Lexus leads a high-speed pursuit on the 405 Freeway and through Inglewood and Hyde Park.

The Crash: After ground units terminated the active pursuit for safety, the Lexus crashed at 48th and Arlington.

6:52 a.m. – 7:23 a.m.: A man is detained on 52nd and 2nd but is released after a field show-up determines he is not the suspect.

What's next:

Police are continuing their investigation into the burglary and the assault on the officer.  

The search for the suspects remains active.