Francisco Lima Arrested after Crashing Truck into Patrol Car on Lacassie Avenue [Walnut Creek, CA]

Reckless Driver Crashes U-Haul Truck into Patrol Car near North California Boulevard

 
WALNUT CREEK, CA (January 15, 2019) – A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he crashed a rental truck into an unoccupied patrol car. The driver was later identified as 46-year-old Francisco Lima. His city of residence was not immediately disclosed.
 
According to the Walnut Creek Police Department, the incident happened in the 1800 block of Lacassie Avenue, at about 2:57 AM. A U-Haul rental truck, driven by Lima, hit a parked patrol car before heading north through Buskirk Avenue.
 
Walnut Creek officers chased the driver for approximately three hours before he got out of the truck at about 8:06 AM. No injuries were reported by the authorities.
 
Lima was taken to the Martinez Detention Facility, where he was charged for attempted assault with a deadly weapon and driving recklessly while evading a police officer. Additional information will be released following the conclusion of the investigation.
 
Never flee the scene and face the consequences of your actions. Challenging the law will only result in severe ramifications and penalties you could have avoided. By following driving laws and being careful when behind the wheel, you can keep yourself and others around you safe.

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