A driver in a stolen car led officers on a freeway pursuit in El Cajon Monday, making several U-turns and driving the wrong direction before crashing into another vehicle, police said.
The pursuit began when an officer attempted to pull over a speeding silver Honda Civic on W. Main Street near the entrance to westbound Interstate 8 at about 8:45 a.m., El Cajon Police Department (ECPD) Lt. Eric Taylor said.
The driver did not stop and instead got onto the westbound Interstate 8.
While officers were pursuing the driver, later identified as Lance Lemer, he made a U-turn on the I-8, Taylor said. ECPD stopped pursuing the vehicle when the car started traveling eastbound in westbound lanes.
Lemer continued for a short distance before making another U-turn and exiting on W. Main Street. That's when the Honda crashed into a Nissan SUV, Taylor said.
Medics took the person in the Nissan to a nearby hospital when he reported back pain, Taylor said.
After the crash, officers discovered the Honda Civic was a stolen vehicle from Oceanside.
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Lemer and one passenger were arrested. Lemer appeared to be under the influence of drugs, Taylor said.
Lemer faces several charges including auto theft, evading an officer, causing a serious injury accident, and driving under the influence.
His passenger was released and is not facing any charges.
No other information was available.
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