July 20, 2025

AIR7 Video Shows Motorcyclist Miraculously Walk Away | MLG

A high-speed pursuit by the California Highway Patrol that reached speeds over 140mph ended in a violent motorcycle crash on the 405 Freeway in Long Beach, yet in a remarkable turn of events, the rider walked away seemingly unscathed.

The chase began Sunday night near Downey on the 605 Freeway. CHP officers pursuing a motorcyclist wanted for excessive speeding. The suspect attempted to elude patrol by weaving into the southbound lanes of the 405, accelerating past 140mph as observed in AIR7 aerial footage.

The aircraft captured the dangerous maneuvers in real time, including high-speed lane changes and near misses with other vehicles.

As the motorcyclist sped along southbound, the footage shows a critical moment when the riders bike clipped a car. The collision caused the motorcycle to veer sharply off course. In the ensuing crash, the rider was thrown violently from the bike.

The situation appeared fatal, yet in slow motion and replay, the rider can be seen standing and walking back toward the wrecked motorcycle. That unexpected outcome stunned viewers and onlookers alike.

After walking several paces, the motorcyclist was approached and taken into custody by CHP officers. Authorities did not immediately release information on injuries or whether the rider was hospitalized, but the individual was secured at the scene.

The terrifying footage, captured exclusively by AIR7, shows other drivers braking abruptly and swerving to avoid what might have been a much worse chain of events.

Though no other crashes were reported in the video, the high speeds and proximity to civilian vehicles elevated the risk dramatically.

At no point did CHP indicate that the motorcyclist was carrying other passengers, and it appeared the rider was alone. It remained unclear if the suspect was responding to an emergency call, or simply fleeing enforcement.

Air units continued to trail from above, while ground units moved in to secure the scene shortly after the crash.

No Detailed Charges – Pursuit Still Under Investigation

Authorities have not detailed charges, but confirmed that the pursuit is under investigation.

It is likely that the motorcyclist will face citations for reckless evasion, felony speeds, and potentially failure to yield or felony hit-and-run, depending on the full incident report.

This incident highlights both the dangers of extreme speeds in heavy traffic and the remarkable survivability that sometimes follows a catastrophic looking crash.

Community members who witnessed the incident expressed disbelief at the riders’ survival.

The footage has been circulated widely on social media, prompting discussion about public safety and law enforcements chase protocols.

No Full Statement from CHP Released Yet

CHP has not released a full statement regarding policy on high-speed pursuits, but investigations will assess whether the chase complied with internal standards.

No further injuries or property damage to uninvolved motorists were reported, and the freeway remained closed for investigation and traffic control before lanes gradually re-opened.

This episode, even amid shock and high speed, ended without known fatalities, underlining how unpredictable outcomes can be on California freeways.

The motorcyclists’ survival may seem miraculous, but it underscores a deeper truth: at those speeds, even narrow margins can mean the difference between tragedy and unexpected fortune.