Merced police were involved in a chase at around 4:20 p.m., the pursuit started in the area of Martin Luther King Jr way and 11 Street.

Officers chased the vehicle on Northbound 99, the vehicle exited the Franklin exit and continued through several streets in the Beachwood area.

Officers successfully deployed the vehicle’s tire and the vehicle continued. The driver eventually stopped on Franklin Avenue and Bea Drive and was taken into custody including the passenger.

No further information is currently available.