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Wild chase ends when wrong-way driver crashes head-on into CHP cruiser on 405 Freeway

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 21, 2026 · 1 min read

A burglary suspect is being pursued by law enforcement officers. The suspect is leading officers on a high-speed chase.

The chase is currently underway through the San Fernando Valley. Officers from the LAPD are involved in the pursuit.

Further details about the chase, including its progression and any potential outcome, are available from the source.

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Category: safety · Published: August 21, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Aug 21, 2026
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Wild chase ends when wrong-way driver crashes head-on into CHP cruiser on 405 Freeway

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