By Associated Press - Friday, May 31, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities say a motorcyclist fleeing the California Highway Patrol at high speed struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Los Angeles.

The pursuit began just before midnight Thursday in suburban Whittier when the motorcyclist allegedly ran a red light and refused to stop.

The chase went along sections of three freeways before the motorcyclist exited in downtown LA.

The victim was struck in a crosswalk and died at the scene.

CHP Sgt. Raquel Stage says the motorcyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries, and charges are pending.

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