In a jaw-dropping scene straight out of a movie, a suspect in Los Angeles, California, managed to stop for gas in the middle of a high-speed police chase—and still evade capture. The incident occurred on Friday, August 22, 2025, leaving authorities and witnesses stunned.
The pursuit began in the Wilshire area when Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers attempted to pull over a dark blue Infiniti 250 sedan reported stolen earlier that day. The driver, whose identity has not yet been released, reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, weaving through traffic and driving recklessly on freeway shoulders.
Shockingly, the suspect pulled into a Shell gas station at Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard in Lynwood. Surveillance footage captured the driver calmly pumping gas, seemingly unfazed by the pursuing officers. After refueling, the chase resumed across freeways and surface streets, continuing the dangerous pursuit.
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The dramatic chase concluded when the suspect abandoned the vehicle under the 10 Freeway overpass at Alameda Street near the Fashion District. The car rolled into a light pole, but the driver disappeared without a trace. Authorities suspect the individual may have been picked up by an accomplice or may have stolen another vehicle to make their escape.
The LAPD continues to investigate and has urged anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.
This unbelievable scenario has sparked widespread attention online, with videos of the chase going viral. It’s a reminder of the daring and sometimes reckless decisions some individuals make when attempting to evade law enforcement.
High Speed Chase Turns Bizarre With Gas Station Stop
The chaos began late Friday night, just before 10 p.m., when officers in the Wilshire area reported a dark blue Infiniti 250 sedan had been stolen.
Within seconds, the driver sped up, reaching speeds of nearly 100 mph and swerved dangerously between vehicles. At one point, he swerved onto the shoulder, narrowly missing a nearby car.
ABC7 reported that the chase spread across multiple freeways, including the 105, 110, 710 and 10, becoming more dangerous by the minute. Police helicopters circled overhead as patrol units on the ground tried to keep up.
In a move that shocked even seasoned officers, the suspect suddenly pulled into a Shell gas station at Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard in Lynnwood.
While refueling, he looked at the AIR7 camera, quickly covered his face, and then looked directly into the lens.
After filling the tank, he jumped back and suddenly ran away as if nothing unusual had happened.
Reckless Driving Pushes High Speed Chase To New Heights
After leaving the station, the suspect resumed the high-speed chase, carelessly weaving in traffic and drawing police units from nearby cities.
At times, officers stopped to give them space to reduce the possibility of accidents, but the suspect refused to slow down.
The chase left residents in shock as the vehicle traveled through a variety of areas, from highways to busy local roads.
The suspect’s daring actions demonstrated how precarious the situation had become.
Viewers watching the live coverage couldn’t believe what they were seeing as the chase grew more dangerous by the minute.
Suspects Vanish After Multiple Carjackings
The chaos continued. After leaving the tanker behind, the suspects jumped into another stolen vehicle, this time a white pickup truck.
At one point, they changed drivers in Boyle Heights and then abandoned the truck altogether.
Authorities confirmed that the suspects later stole a fourth vehicle, and once again disappeared into the night.
High Speed Chase Spirals Into Tanker Truck Madness
Two weeks after this daring driver surprised everyone with a high-speed refueling stunt, Los Angeles has seen another wild chase involving armed suspects, multiple carjackings, and a stolen tanker truck.
The incident began late at night when two armed men carjacked a pickup truck in Antelope Valley just before 11 p.m. on Aug. 10.
Authorities said the victim tried to chase the suspects, which led to one of them opening fire. No one was injured, but the shooting sparked a major chase between the CHP and nearby police units.
During the chase, the suspects drove into traffic on the freeway and exchanged gunfire with officers.
A short time later, they crashed into a tanker truck, forcing its driver to flee for safety. The suspects then hijacked the big rig and chased it down the freeway, eventually reaching downtown Los Angeles.
Truck drivers watching the live coverage told ABC7 that the tanker was carrying milk, not dangerous chemicals.
As the chase continued, the skyscrapers circled the city center in a semicircle and then went the wrong way on the 10 Freeway, barely missing cars heading straight there.
Sources:
• ABC7 Los Angeles (Suspect at center of high-speed chase stops for gas mid-pursuit)
• The Talk Lounge X (https://x.com/thetalkloungetv)
FAQ
Yes, the driver did indeed fill up at a Shell gas station, fill up, and then jump back into the car to escape the police.
Police said the suspect was weaving through traffic and driving at speeds of up to 100 mph on the shoulder of the freeway.
No, the driver managed to get away. The stolen car was later found abandoned on the 10 Freeway, but the suspect was missing.
Yes, just two weeks ago, there was another wild chase where the suspects stole multiple vehicles, including a tanker truck, during a dramatic chase.
