Stolen big rig engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway after driver leads CHP on hourslong chase

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California Highway Patrol units began pursuing the truck cab about 2:40 p.m. The driver refused to yield to authorities and fled at slow speeds on the Golden State Freeway. The front tires of the truck eventually fell off the rims, which began sparking against the asphalt of the freeway.

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CBS News

Police chasing stolen big rig on 5 Freeway

It's unclear exactly how the suspect managed to get a hold of the big rig, which does not have any trailer attached to it.

3 months ago·New York, United States

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abc 7 LA

Stolen big rig engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway after driver leads CHP on hourslong chase

A big rig that was reported stolen out of Kern County ended up in flames in the middle of the 5 Freeway after a driver led officers on a chase.

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Epoch Times

Stolen Big Rig Driver Surrenders After Cab Burst Into Flames on 5 Freeway

CASTAIC, Calif.—A man was taken into custody Nov. 3 after allegedly stealing a big rig cab that burst into flames on the Golden State (5) Freeway in Castaic. California Highway Patrol units began pursuing the truck cab—which was reported stolen from Kern County—about 2:40 p.m. in the Gorman area. The driver refused to yield to authorities and fled at slow speeds on the Golden State Freeway through the Newhall area into Castaic, at one point driv…

3 months ago·New York, United States

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LA Daily News

Big rig cab pursued by police bursts into flames on 5 Freeway

Police said the cab was stolen. The truck burst into flames about 3:20 p.m. near Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, prompting the driver to stop and surrender.

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Fox 11 LA

Big rig explodes into flames during police chase on 5 Freeway in LA County

The driver of a reportedly stolen big rig out of Kern County was taken into custody Thursday after leading California Highway Patrol on a slow-speed pursuit on the 5 Freeway near the Newhall area.

3 months ago

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