Duration: 1 Hour
Rating: 4 Sirens
Think you’ve seen every over-the-top California police pursuit imaginable? Buckle up. This nearly hour-long, adrenaline-pumping L.A. car chase—featuring a stolen work truck, high-speed madness across Los Angeles and Orange County, a wig literally giving up on its owner mid-dash, and a final showdown at a Denny’s in Corona—is about to become your new gold standard in automotive absurdity.
From La Habra to Corona: Buckle Up, Buttercup
It all started in La Habra, where officers tried to stop a stolen work truck. You know, just another day in Southern California. Except this day quickly escalated into a multi-county romp that soared onto the 91 Freeway, dipped into San Bernardino and Riverside counties, and left drivers gasping in disbelief. Like a Hollywood script gone off the rails, the suspect—26-year-old Niqwayzh Green—rammed police cruisers and treated freeway lanes like suggestions rather than rules. Wrong side of the road? Check. Fence-smashing detour? Double-check. At one point, an officer’s SUV went in for the intercept but missed the mark entirely, taking out a tree instead of the fleeing truck—an unforgettable blooper sure to be replayed on car chase highlight reels for years to come.
The Wig Just Couldn’t Deal
As if playing chicken with traffic weren’t enough, fate (and one loose wig) had other plans. About 15 minutes into this video, the suspect sprints through oncoming traffic like a contestant in a game show nobody wants to play, her wig decided to call it quits, popping off with all the drama of a reality TV star’s exit. And guess what? The helicopter reporter hovering above didn’t miss a beat, delivering a hilarious on-air quip that might just qualify for “Best Unscripted TV Moment of the Year.”
Denny’s: Come for the Pancakes, Stay for the Hilarious Takedown
What’s a desperate suspect to do after losing a wig on the freeway? Obviously, run into a Corona Denny’s. Move over, “Moons Over My Hammy”—we’ve got “Felon On the Lammy.” Diners expecting a late-night bite got an unexpected side of “Holy smokes, did that just happen?” as the suspect allegedly flashed a weapon before vanishing deeper into the restaurant. Police surrounded the building, playing a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek that ended with the suspect’s apprehension.
Miraculously, No Officers Harmed (Though Some Egos May Be Bruised)
For all the chaos—rammed police cars, a stolen vehicle, and acrobatics across one of Southern California’s busiest freeways—no officers were injured. Green, who was on parole for burglary, now faces a buffet of felony charges: assault with a deadly weapon against officers, possession of stolen property, and evading arrest. Safe to say, her wig wasn’t the only thing that flopped during this ill-conceived joyride.
Must-Watch Madness
Why does this Los Angeles–Orange County car chase deserve your precious viewing time? Because it’s got everything: jaw-dropping stunts, epic location-hopping, a cameo appearance by a now-infamous wig, and a dramatic finale that plays out in the unlikeliest of places—a Corona Denny’s. In a world saturated with “did you see that?” chase footage, this one stands tall, proudly wearing the crown of WTF-worthy moments.
If you’re in need of a late-night pick-me-up or just want to remind yourself that truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction, look no further. This chase proves that in Southern California, no two getaways are the same, and sometimes, a wig will check out of the action before the suspect does. Pop off, wig, indeed.
Takeaway (4 Sirens):
This chase is a marathon, not a sprint—nearly an hour of action-packed madness that’s totally worth sticking with. Sure, you could skim through the final standoff, but definitely don’t miss the wig’s dramatic exit. That moment alone earns this escapade a solid 4 sirens. If you’ve got the time, buckle in and enjoy the ridiculous ride right up until the suspect’s less-than-glamorous Denny’s finale.
