Two men were arrested after a wild truck pursuit -- during which officers tried to ram the truck at least twice -- as the duo ran into a La Mirada neighborhood Sunday night.
The chase began just after 10:30 p.m. as the truck traveled at 70 mph on surface streets after the driver failed to yield, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Norwalk Station.
Officers attempted at least two PIT maneuvers, and while they both sent the driver spinning out of control, and once hitting a stop sign, the driver continued on.
The driver and passenger had a few close calls, almost hitting other vehicles before bailing out of the car and running when they became trapped in a cul-de-sac.
Police searched for the two just before 11 p.m. at Whiterock and Roma Drives.
La Mirada resident Paul Camacho went outside when he heard helicopters and saw one of the men involved standing in his backyard. Camacho took him by the arm and told him to stay down until officers arrived.
"He was really cooperative," Camacho said.
The driver and passenger were both taken into custody around midnight.
Live ammunition was found inside the truck, Buena Park Police said.
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