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Driver collides with SUV at end of chase on 5 Freeway north of LA

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jonathan Lloyd, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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A collision occurred on the 5 Freeway, causing traffic to slow down. This incident happened near the interchange with the 14 Freeway. The crash involved two SUVs, one of which was being driven by someone who was pursued.

The driver of the pursued vehicle was detained at the scene. A person in the other vehicle was hurt, but the extent of their injuries is not known. The incident began with a report of a stolen car, and more information can be found by checking the original source for updates.

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Category: safety · Published: August 10, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Jonathan Lloyd, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
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Source published	Aug 10, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 11, 2026
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Driver collides with SUV at end of chase on 5 Freeway north of LA

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