WILD PURSUIT: A suspected DUI driver led LASD on a reckless pursuit on Thursday afternoon. Throughout the pursuit, the driver appeared to be inhaling an unknown substance from a balloon. Deputies are currently in a standoff with the suspect. Watch LIVE :
A suspected DUI driver who led sheriff's deputies on a pursuit through a Compton neighborhood Thursday is in a standoff with authorities after hitting a dead-end.
Officials have been deploying pepper balls in the vicinity of the truck in an attempt to get the driver out of the white pickup truck but have not yet been successful.LA County Sheriff's deputies began to pursue the driver because of reckless driving and suspected DUI. Earlier, the driver appeared to be inhaling helium from a balloon during the pursuit in which he crossed a center divider and struck at least one patrol car. He was also seen smoking an unknown substance in the driver's seat.Police chase: Deputies try pit-maneuver as pursuit continues
The suspected DUI driver appeared to be huffing before deputies attempted a pit-maneuver in an attempt to bring the pursuit to a safe ending.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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