A man was arrested after leading police on an hour long high speed chase through the city streets of Salinas. According to news reports, the chase began around 3 am when police attempted to pull over the driver of a Honda for speeding. The driver sped of, attempting to flee from police by weaving in and out of traffic and speeding through residential streets.
After discovering that the police chase suspect was driving a stolen car, officers laid out a spike strip ahead of the pursuit. The spike strip blew out the vehicle’s tires, causing the car to come to stop. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended and arrested by police officers that swarmed the area.
As a Petaluma personal injury lawyer I urge motorists to never attempt to evade a police officer. Fleeing from the police puts you and other motorists at great risk of harm, not to mention it is highly illegal. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, speak with a personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.