Police chase suspect stops, fills full tank of gas
A suspected DUI driver sparked social media and news attention after stopping to refill their gas tank during a high-speed police pursuit.
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A driver suspected of DUI led police on a high-speed chase that traveled from the West Valley to Pasadena. During the pursuit, the suspect stopped at a gas station to fill their tank before being arrested.
Coverage from ABC7 Los Angeles, FOX 11 Los Angeles, CBS News, and Pasadena Now emphasizes the route of the chase and the unusual stop for fuel. Boston's ROCK 92.9 characterized the event as a "High Speed Gas Break." Further details regarding the arrest and legal proceedings have not yet been specified in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
Where did the police chase take place?
The pursuit moved from the West Valley to Pasadena.
Why did the suspect stop during the chase?
The suspect stopped to fill a full tank of gas.
What was the reason for the police pursuit?
The driver was suspected of DUI.
Coverage (7)
- DUI Driver Leads CHP on 130 MPH Chase.... Then Stops to Get Gas Yahoo · 12h ago
- Driver stops for gas during high-speed chase in Southern California ABC7 Bay Area · 12h ago
- Suspected DUI Driver Stops for Gas Mid-Chase Before Arrest in Pasadena Pasadena Now · 12h ago
- Idiot Criminal of the Day: High Speed Gas Break Boston's ROCK 92.9 · 12h ago
- Suspected DUI driver leads Los Angeles police on a pursuit CBS News · 12h ago
- Driver stops for gas during high-speed chase from West Valley to Pasadena ABC7 Los Angeles · 12h ago
- Police chase suspect stops, fills full tank of gas FOX 11 Los Angeles · 12h ago broke it first
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