Man Injured after Police Chase Leads to Crash on Garfield Avenue [Fresno, CA]

High-Speed Police Chase Leads to Accident near Olive Avenue

 
FRESNO, CA (December 9, 2019) – A man suffered injuries after a police chase incident led to a road crash on Garfield Avenue on Monday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened near Olive Avenue just after 11:30 PM.
 
Reports showed that the high-speed chase started on Olive Avenue near Valentine Avenue after a driver avoided the police and sped up to 95 miles per hour. The suspect lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a power pole, knocking it over.
 
The driver suffered minor injuries and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
 
Deputies said the suspect was on probation and driving with a suspended license. He was charged with failing to yield. A female passenger was also inside the vehicle but was uninjured and released.
 
Do not leave the scene and drive away from a police officer. It is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. In addition, avoid all distractions while driving.

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