Driver in High-Speed Pursuit Nabbed in Santee

A man was arrested Tuesday after leading a high-speed chase from National City to the East County.

California Highway Patrol and San Diego Police officers cornered the driver at Woodside Avenue and Shallow Hill Road after a half-hour pursuit through the county.

Officers with guns drawn took the driver into custody.

The man was accused of refusing to pull over for on Main Street at 2 a.m. The pursuit began west of Interstate 5 and south of State Route 15.

The pursuit reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, officials said.

No one was injured.

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