Suspected DUI Driver Involved in Crash on Gilbert Street [Anaheim, CA]

Police Pursuit Ends in Accident in Anaheim

 
ANAHEIM, CA (January 27, 2019) – Sunday night, an unidentified male was involved in a police pursuit on Gilbert Street which ended in a three vehicle accident.
 
Orange County Sheriff’s Department stated that officers attempted to pull over the vehicle for a code violation but he proceeded to drive away. The suspect eluded police several times, but they were able to approach the driver and perform a dangerous pit maneuver.
 
The maneuver caused the vehicle to skid into two vehicles stopped at a red light at the intersection of West Ball Road and Gilbert Street.
 
It is not clear if the people in the two vehicles were injured.
 
The driver surrendered at 9:54 PM and officers found nine grams of methamphetamine on him and an additional fifty-seven grams were found inside the vehicle along with plastic bags and a scale. He was arrested on a suspicion of DUI, possession for sale, and felony evading.
 
Never get behind the wheel when you are under the influence of any type of substance. When being pulled over by police, acknowledge the officer and pull over to a safe area. Doing so, can prevent yourself and others from being involved in dangerous situations.

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