WATCH: Police pursuit ends in Hillcrest; suspect in custody

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities pursued a suspected DUI driver in Chula Vista Friday morning, ending the chase in Hillcrest.

According to the Chula Vista Police Department, a call came in at 6:22 a.m. with a witness stating that they saw a driver run a red light at East H Street and Paseo Del Rey. The caller said that the driver had hit their vehicle during the incident and then left the scene.

Another hit-and-run was reportedly shortly thereafter on westbound East H Street, police said. This victim was able to get a plate number and vehicle description, which they relayed to authorities.

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The department put out a “be on the look out alert” to all local law enforcement agencies. A short time later, a San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated…

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