Fresno, CA—A man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase throughout Fresno on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details
Around 1:30 p.m., deputies reportedly spotted a car make a traffic violation in the area of Highway 168 and Shields Avenue. When deputies tried to pull the car over, the driver refused to stop and started weaving in and out of traffic on the Shaw Avenue off-ramp as he exited the highway.
The driver got back onto the highway and continued to lead deputies on a chase until he exited again at the Herndon Avenue off-ramp. The chase continued to the area of Bullard and Willow Avenues, where the driver sideswiped two cars while squeezing between them before pulling onto a curb and driving through a field.
After pulling into the field, the driver got back onto the roadway and started to speed over 100 miles per hour while driving against opposite lanes of traffic at times. The suspect ended up hitting a third car near Fresno State but still refused to stop.
Arrest and Charges
The driver was eventually apprehended and booked into the Fresno County Jail on several charges, including evading police and wanton disregard of public safety. The Sheriff’s Office is unsure why the driver refused to pull over but noted that his reckless driving put hundreds of motorists at risk.
Public Safety Reminder
Authorities emphasize the dangers of high-speed pursuits and urge drivers to comply with traffic stops to ensure the safety of all road users.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. For official updates, please refer to statements from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and other authorized agencies.
Thank you FPD! Story ended great. No one killed and you got him