LA suspect in custody after carjacking and pedestrian chase

A 45-year-old man is in custody after allegedly carjacking a vehicle at knifepoint and then striking eight pedestrians with it during a chaotic police chase across Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. The pursuit, which also involved collisions with multiple vehicles and injured a police officer, ended when the suspect crashed in a fast-food restaurant's drive-thru.

Police identified the suspect as Juan Luis Estrada of Perris. The incident began around 6 p.m. on June 16, when authorities say Estrada carjacked a white Toyota Camry in downtown Los Angeles. Approximately an hour later, the same vehicle was reported in a felony hit-and-run near Centinela Avenue and Washington Boulevard in Culver City, injuring four pedestrians.

Culver City police spokeswoman Jennifer Atenza said officers used the city's camera system to locate the car after receiving multiple calls about an erratic driver. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, initiating a pursuit. During the chase, the suspect ran red lights, drove at high speeds, and crossed into oncoming traffic.

Authorities allege the driver struck additional pedestrians while being pursued. Police released video showing the...