Crime & Safety

Suspected Drunken Driver Crashes In South Bay During Police Chase

While being chased the suspect ran a red light and crashed into another car, police said.

TORRANCE, CA -- A suspected drunken driver was in custody Friday after he led Torrance police on a brief chase that ended in a crash, leaving another driver injured.

The crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of 190th Street and Western Avenue, according to Torrance police Lt. Steve Danjou. While being chased the suspect ran a red light and crashed into another car, he said.

Both drivers were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening, Danjou said.

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