Pursuit: Prius Driver Smashes Barrier in San Fernando Valley In a daring chase that unfolded in the San Fernando Valley, a Prius driver shattered through a barrier, narrowly avoiding a collision with oncoming traffic. The pursuit began after police attempted to pull over the silver Prius for reckless driving. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, refused to stop and sped away from officers. As the chase continued, the Prius driver reached high speeds, swerving dangerously through traffic. She eventually lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a concrete barrier separating the eastbound and westbound lanes of Sepulveda Boulevard. The impact sent shards of concrete flying and caused significant damage to the Prius. Miraculously, the driver escaped with only minor injuries. Officers quickly apprehended the woman and booked her into custody on multiple charges, including reckless driving, evading arrest, and possession of stolen property. Further investigation revealed that the Prius had been reported stolen earlier that day. The barrier that was smashed during the chase had to be replaced, causing traffic delays in the area. Authorities praised the officers involved for their quick thinking and bravery. They stated that the driver’s reckless actions could have had tragic consequences. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of fleeing from police, and the importance of following traffic laws and surrendering to authorities when stopped.Dangerous Chase in San Fernando Valley Ends with Suspect on the RunDangerous Chase in San Fernando Valley Ends with Suspect on the Run Los Angeles police were involved in a tense pursuit through the San Fernando Valley on Thursday night after a suspect in a Toyota Prius crashed through a gate and fled from authorities. The chase began when the suspect sped through streets and onto the 5 Freeway before abandoning the vehicle and escaping into a residential neighborhood in the Sunland area. Footage captured by AIR7 showed the suspect breaking into a garage and hiding inside. Police immediately launched a manhunt, but the suspect remained at large at the time of this report. The chase initially started earlier that day, with the LAPD following the Prius before handing off to Burbank police, who later backed off. It’s unclear why the pursuit resumed hours later. The suspect’s intentions and whether they were familiar with the residence they broke into are unknown. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.A Prius driver led police on a high-speed chase through the San Fernando Valley on Monday afternoon, smashing through a barrier before being taken into custody. The chase began around 2:30 p.m. when a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over the Prius for a traffic violation. The driver, a 35-year-old man, refused to stop and sped away, according to CHP Officer Patrick Kimball. The chase continued through several cities, including North Hollywood, Burbank, and Glendale. The Prius driver reached speeds of up to 100 mph and ran several red lights, Kimball said. At one point, the Prius driver crashed into a center median, but continued driving. He later smashed through a barrier at the end of a dead-end street in Glendale. The chase ended when the Prius became disabled after hitting the barrier. The driver was taken into custody without further incident. Kimball said the driver was not injured. He was booked into jail on suspicion of felony evading. The chase caused significant traffic delays in the San Fernando Valley.