Arthur John Howatt Jr. Arrested after Pursuit Ends with Crash on 14th Street and F Street [Eureka, CA]

1 Hurt, Arthur John Howatt Jr. Detained in Eureka Car Accident

EUREKA, CA (February 4, 2019) – One person sustained injuries while a man was detained following a vehicle pursuit that ended with a collision on January 31.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s office received a report of a burglary in progress on the 7500 block of Elk River Court just after 8:00 a.m.

Deputies saw the suspects’ 4Runner carrying a stolen trailer. They began chasing the 4Runner but was then called off after the vehicle collided into a car at Harris and Harrison Street.

The SUV was found on J Street where spike strips were deployed. The 4Runner later collided into a Nissan Sentra at 14th and F Street.

The male suspect, 44-year-old Arthur John Howatt Jr., was detained on charges of burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle evading and violation of post release community supervision.

Meanwhile, a female passenger was also arrested and released.

The female driver of the car suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The collision also damaged multiple parked vehicles.

Habits like distracted driving, speeding and DUI can lead to road accidents. Such habits are causes of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damage and deaths. That is why it is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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