A male driver in an alleged stolen Infiniti 250 sedan is going viral following a police chase with cops in Los Angeles on Friday, August 22. In a surprise twist, however, the suspect found the time to pause mid-chase and fuel up at a nearby gas station, with video footage of the bizarre moment having since made its rounds on social media. Here’s how this wild pursuit unfolded…
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Here’s Where It All Started…
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the Wilshire area when the LAPD spotted a dark blue Infiniti 250 sedan tearing through the streets, per KTLA. The vehicle was stolen and wanted by the cops. But the suspect, who was refusing to pull over, continued to speed through traffic. As more police cars were being dispatched, he reportedly went over 130 mph, crossing the 110, 105, 710, and 10 Freeways.
LAPD and California Highway Patrol tried to keep up, but the suspect’s reckless driving between other cars seemingly made things more challenging. Police choppers and news helicopters hovered above, capturing every moment as the driver showed no signs of slowing down.
The Suspect Then Made A Stop At A Gas Station
But then, the suspect pulled into a Shell gas station at Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard in Lynwood. With police officers somewhere in the distance and helicopters buzzing overhead, the suspect hopped out while attempting to keep his face obscured. He then began pumping gas. After filling up the alleged stolen vehicle, he jumped back in the Infiniti and was back on the road, speeding down Long Beach Boulevard with CHP briefly rejoining the chase. See the viral clip below…
A man stopped for gas during a police chase in California and still managed to escape 💀 pic.twitter.com/VoHreUnGe1
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) August 23, 2025
Social Media Reacts To Viral LAPD Chase
People wasted no time hopping in the comments of the X post to sound off with their thoughts on what went down late night in LA. Here’s what some of them said…
@ImNotWrongBruh wrote, “This guy definitely watched the fast and furious movies lol”
@catsanddogsmem wrote, “Traffic is so bad in LA, you can make a gas station pit stop, and still get away.”
@prvnprvnkmr wrote, “plot twist: bro played reverse psychology and was in the car whole time while police was thinking he left the car and ran. OFC not true.”
@jpegj3l33l wrote, “Lmao, who’s even driving the police car, cuz the guy stopped for good 2mins and filled up the car tank and they couldn’t catch up to him ?? “
@groovylouu wrote, “Bro really said ‘lemme get 20 on pump 5 before I head to jail.'”
@colpalmerszn wrote, “What’s there any need to get the gas if you just gonna leave it at the end”
@finitetv wrote, “The whole shift getting fired including the front desk officer, dispatch, and the maintenance crew”
@fixmyxray wrote, “Vehicle owner said thanks for leaving it operational and the tank of gas!”
Here’s How The Suspect Got Away…
The chase took its final turn near the 10 Freeway overpass at Alameda Street in the Fashion District. The driver, as seen in the video, suddenly ditched the Infiniti under the overpass, out of sight from the helicopters above. The car then rolled into a light pole and came to a halt, abandoned, as he ran on foot. By the time the LAPD and CHP arrived, the suspect was reportedly gone.
Cops suspect he either hopped into another vehicle or possibly carjacked an SUV to make his getaway. The overpass, a known blind spot for aerial surveillance, prevented helicopters from keeping track of the suspect’s whereabouts. As of now, the driver remains at large, with no arrests made and his identity unknown. The Infiniti vehicle, on the other hand, has since been recaptured.
