Motorcyclist Runs From Crash Scene After Police Pursuit

GLENDALE, CA – A suspect on a motorcycle led Glendale police on a short pursuit this morning, authorities said.
The pursuit began at about 4:25 a.m. when officers observed the motorcyclist committing a traffic infraction at the Ventura (134) Freeway and Brand Boulevard, said Glendale police Sgt. R. Quintero.

Officers chased the suspect westbound on the Ventura Freeway until the motorcycle crashed where the Ventura Freeway meets the Golden State (5) Freeway, Quintero said. The motorcyclist ran away and remained at large.

Police do not know whether the suspect was injured, but there were no other injuries, he said.

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