Terrifying police chase ends in FIREBALL on LA highway - but 'drunk driver' behind wheel survives. A high-speed police chase ended in a horrifying fireball when a driver careered into a barrier yesterday. As he weaved through traffic, the driver suddenly appeared to clip a car in front before losing control of the car and hitting the guardrail. He was only saved from the burning wreckage when Los Angeles police pulled him free. Read more: