An hours-long pursuit across four Southern California counties ended with the arrest of a suspected DUI driver in Garden Grove on Tuesday night. It’s a wild reminder of how high-stakes highway chases can play out and how police departments work together across county lines.
While Marin County readers might see these stories through a local filter, there’s something here about road safety, patrol tactics, and the need for sober driving that hits home from San Rafael to Sausalito and out to Novato.
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From Anaheim to Garden Grove: A four-county chase
The chase kicked off around 8:40 p.m. on the westbound 91 Freeway in Anaheim. Officers spotted a silver pickup swerving, and things got serious fast.
CHP units chased the truck across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. For Marin drivers, it’s a sharp nudge to stay alert out there—busy freeways can turn unpredictable in seconds.
The pursuit snaked along a maze of Southern California highways. It’s not hard to imagine a similar scenario on the 101 near San Rafael or Novato causing chaos, even if this chase was way south of us.
The Opening Scene: 91 Freeway to start the chase
It all started with the silver pickup weaving on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim. Officers quickly suspected DUI and called in backup, launching a multi-agency chase that would stretch across county borders.
CHP patrol cars stuck with the pursuit as it unfolded over a sprawling route. The coordination was impressive, honestly.
The Route Unfolds: 605, 405, 71, 15 and 60
- Westbound 91 Freeway (Anaheim) then the 605 Freeway
- Across to the 405 and 71 freeways
- Continuation onto the 15 Freeway and the 60 Freeway toward San Bernardino County
At one point, up to six CHP patrol cars joined the chase. The truck briefly headed east on the 15 Freeway through Riverside County, then merged onto the 60 Freeway toward San Bernardino County.
The driver exited in Jurupa Valley, jumped back onto the freeway in San Bernardino County, and eventually made it to the East San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County.
The Long Haul: Return to Southern California and a shut-down
The chase circled back into Orange County on the 57 Freeway. Just before 10:30 p.m., the suspect merged onto the 22 Freeway, exited, and finally pulled into a Garden Grove gas station.
Police arrested the driver there without any drama. They haven’t released the suspect’s name.
What this means for Marin drivers
If you live in Marin County—San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, or Tiburon—this cross-county chase is a not-so-gentle reminder: sober driving isn’t optional. Planning ahead for a safe ride matters, especially along the U.S. Route 101 corridor that winds through our neighborhoods and into San Francisco.
Sure, Marin’s traffic isn’t the same as Southern California’s endless freeways, but the takeaways still land:
- Designate a sober driver or grab a rideshare if you’re headed from the coast to inland spots like Fairfax, San Anselmo, or Ross.
- Plan ahead for longer drives on the 101 or local roads, especially on weekends when weather and tourists can make things hectic.
- Know local resources—if you think someone’s driving under the influence in Marin, call the CHP Golden Gate Division or your local sheriff’s office for help.
- Drive defensively—these chases show just how quickly a normal drive can get risky. Give yourself room, stick to speed limits, and skip the aggressive moves.
Marin safety reminders and resources
Marin towns like San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Larkspur, and Corte Madera really care about road safety. Local police and the CHP work together to keep our roads as safe as possible.
If you’re looking for resources, reach out to the Golden Gate CHP or the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. They offer DUI prevention programs, sober-driving education, and some pretty practical tips for the community.
Even though that big Southern California chase ended down in Garden Grove, folks in Marin still focus on safer, smarter travel every single day.
Here is the source article for this story: California Highway Patrol officers chase alleged DUI driver through LA, Orange and Riverside counties
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