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Driver arrested after wrong-way chase on Interstate 5

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UPDATE (Nov. 1, 12:30 p.m.): Police have taken the suspect into custody near Santa Clarita after a wrong-way, high-speed chase. His tire blew out when a spike strip was thrown in his path.

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California Highway Patrol is reporting a driver going north on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Gorman.

CHP reports the vehicle is driving at speeds upwards of 100 mph.

Bakersfield, CA

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