Cut to the Chase



Los Angeles is the car-chase capital of the world. More pursuits happen here than anywhere else on the planet. On average, 16 people run from police in Los Angeles County every day.

So what is it about Los Angelinos that leads them to run? And why do Los Angelinos love to watch?

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