Authorities pursued a driver in a suspect stolen vehicle, who is also reportedly wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer on Thursday.

The suspect was leading authorities in a chase on the westbound 10 Freeway after the pursuit originated in the Inland Empire. The driver, in a dark colored vehicle, has been clocked at speeds of 140 miles an hour before exiting the freeway in downtown Los Angeles and appearing to ditch the running vehicle later on.

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