DUI Suspect Crashes, Prompts Police Chase in Golden Hill

The driver, suspected of being under the influence, was eventually arrested at westbound SR-94 and 28th Street in Golden Hill

A man suspected of driving under the influence crashed his truck and led police on a pursuit in Golden Hill overnight, officials confirmed.

According to authorities, the man crashed his red truck on westbound State Route 94 at around 1:30 a.m. but, instead of pulling over, he fled the scene of the crash, dragging some traffic cones with him.

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer responded to reports of the crash. The driver failed to pull over for the officer and a chase ensued. Eventually, the driver pulled over on westbound SR-94 at 28th Street.

Officers gave the man a sobriety screening along the side of the highway and he was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.

No one else was in the suspect’s truck at the time of the chase, and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately released.
 

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