A Mercedes fleeing Los Angeles police ended in a fiery wreck, the kind of incident that has prompted some to jokingly suggest the city now resembles a chaotic video game world. The dramatic crash capped yet another dangerous pursuit.
High-speed escapes that end in flames endanger everyone in the vicinity. The episode adds to the steady drumbeat of reckless pursuits in the area, reinforcing concerns about the consequences of suspects choosing to run from authorities.