High-speed chase ends in violent crash in Sherman Oaks

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) —

A high-speed chase ended in a violent crash in the Sherman Oaks area Friday night.

The chase started in North Hollywood and came to an end near the intersection of Sepulveda and Magnolia boulevards at about 10 p.m. after the suspect car crashed into five vehicles stopped at a red light, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Video from AIR7 HD showed officers taking the unidentified male suspect into custody.

A woman and young boy, who police said knew the suspect, were seen getting out of the back seat of the suspect car. The woman was also taken into custody, the LAPD said.

The child is believed to be under 5 years old. Police said he was OK.

Paramedics responded to the scene to treat some of the people involved in the crash.

One person was transported to the hospital and was released.

No other major injuries were reported.