LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A street takeover broke out at a Pacoima intersection Tuesday night following Mexico’s World Cup win, with drivers performing dangerous donuts as crowds looked on.
Video from AIR7 showed a man sitting on the ledge of a car window as the vehicle spun in circles in the intersection. At one point, several spectators approached a vehicle and were seen recording the driver’s stunts from just a few feet away.
Tire marks from burnouts were visible on the street as multiple vehicles participated in the street takeover.
A few blocks away, Los Angeles police formed a skirmish line as officers cleared another gathering.
Fans took to the streets across Los Angeles on Tuesday night to celebrate Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the World Cup.
Fans took to the streets across Los Angeles to celebrate Mexico’s victory over Ecuador in the World Cup.
AIR7 also captured scenes along Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, where fans gathered at an intersection waving green, white and red Mexican flags.
Similar celebrations occurred in Huntington Park and Boyle Heights, where crowds shut down intersections. In other parts of the San Fernando Valley, AIR7 recorded fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Mexico’s win over Ecuador secured the team’s first World Cup knockout-stage victory in 40 years. Mexico will play in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
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