Driver Detained Following Early-Morning Pursuit In Danville Saturday

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The driver of a car allegedly attempting to elude police early Saturday morning was detained after he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole on the Sycamore Valley Road overpass in Danville.

The incident was reported at approximately 12:20 a.m., with Danville police attempting to contact the operator of a GMC on Diablo Road at southbound I-680 when the driver abruptly sped away.

An officer was attempting to catch up to the car when it crashed at the southbound Sycamore Valley Road overpass, hitting a light pole.

The 22-year-old driver was detained, an ambulance called to evaluate his injuries and California Highway Patrol officers were contacted to investigate the officer-involved pursuit and crash.

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4 Comments

  1. Greg T on Jul 1, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    What was he running from? Does he have warrants for his arrest? Drug dealer with guns? The fact is the place is crawling with criminals that should be in jail!

    • NEWS24-680 on Jul 1, 2023 at 1:20 pm

      Don’t believe we’re dealing with Dillinger but he definitely wasn’t eager to speak with police.

      You can usually pick from the same bushel of reasons.

      NEWS24/680

  2. Truth Stater on Jul 1, 2023 at 1:40 pm

    Always the same – drugs or booze to blame.

  3. david on Jul 2, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    Heavy Metal Thunder

    Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf does come to mind.

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