A suspected DUI driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit on the 5 Freeway that spanned more than 80 miles across two counties before being taken into custody Tuesday night.
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The pursuit began about 9:45 p.m. near El Toro Road and Rockfield Boulevard in Lake Forest after the driver of a black Nissa Maxima refused to pull over for a traffic violation, the CHP said.
The car entered the northbound 5 Freeway and continued at speeds of 65 to 70 mph as it moved into the Castaic area about an hour and a half later.
The driver came to a stop on the freeway after reaching the hills of Castaic and was taken into custody.
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