Suspect evades CHP during hourslong chase, crosses into Mexico

A chase suspect led California Highway Patrol officers from Sherman Oaks to the U.S.-Mexico border Monday afternoon and then crossed into Mexico, officials said.

The chase began in the San Fernando Valley around 11:15 a.m. and traversed all the way to San Diego County. Officials said the driver was having a mental health crisis and took the minivan. The suspect’s mother contacted CHP and provided that information.

The driver – believed to be a woman – remained mostly on the southbound 405 Freeway, passing through Orange County before eventually transitioning onto the southbound 5 Freeway. The driver then got on the south 805 Freeway and made it to the U.S.-Mexico border crossing…

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