CHP Surrounded by Multiple Vehicles Following Street Takeover Incident in Long Beach | Carscoops
A street racing event on the freeway concluded with arrests and vehicle impoundments after the CHP intervened near Long Beach.
The CHP responded to reports of racing incidents on the I-110.
The participants were cornered after they halted on a freeway bridge.
Over 21 individuals were arrested, and numerous cars were impounded.
Many cities and states across the United States are grappling with issues related to street takeovers and sideshows, with few able to eliminate them effectively. However, officers from the South Los Angeles area took significant action in this instance.
When an individual called for assistance regarding a takeover, law enforcement not only arrived but also detained many individuals and impounded several vehicles. A poorly thought-out decision by the participants certainly facilitated the police response.
According to the CHP, officers reacted to reports of a large number of vehicles racing on the southern stretch of the I-110 Freeway. Callers reported a chaotic and hazardous situation with multiple cars speeding, essentially transforming the public freeway into an unplanned racetrack. The location where they eventually stopped greatly influenced the outcome.
Cornered on the Bridge
Instead of tracking just one or two vehicles on open highways, the group halted on the International Gateway Bridge in Long Beach. This allowed officers to effectively trap them, leaving the participants and their vehicles with no escape route.
By the conclusion of the operation, law enforcement had made over 21 arrests and seized dozens of vehicles, abruptly halting the takeover.
The CHP did not hold back in their comments afterward, describing street racing as "maliciously reckless" and warning the public that it endangers innocent drivers. They also acknowledged a community-based reporting program called C-Watch, which helped officers respond quickly.
The agency emphasized the importance of public tips and real-time calls in identifying large gatherings before they escalate further.
This incident illustrates just how effective policing can be under the right conditions. Across the nation, authorities have experimented with various strategies, from semi-permanent road changes to tracking participants with helicopters or drones.
Some strategies have proven utterly ineffective, while others have yielded moderate success. Perhaps the future approach should involve directing takeover participants onto bridges whenever feasible.
Officers received numerous calls about a large group of vehicles engaged in street racing on the southern section of the 110 Freeway. They successfully intercepted the group, resulting in over 21 arrests and the impounding of multiple vehicles. Street racing jeopardizes everyone’s safety. @Chp_SouthLA pic.twitter.com/QwN1H9Yqnq
— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) December 29, 2025
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CHP Surrounded by Multiple Vehicles Following Street Takeover Incident in Long Beach | Carscoops
A gathering of street racers on the freeway concluded with arrests and vehicle impoundments after the CHP stepped in near Long Beach.