Police pursuit

Pursuit North of LA Reaches 100 MPH Before Ending in an Orchard

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Authorities pursued a driver Thursday night on the northbound 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley and into northern Los Angeles County.

NBC4 NewsChopper Alpha picked up the pursuit as it traveled through the Burbank area and headed toward the Castaic area, where it lost the chase. The California Highway Patrol said the driver was wanted for speeding.

The pursuit at times reached speeds of up to 100 mph.

The pursuit ended in an orchard in Kern County. There were no reports of arrests early Friday.

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