High-speed pursuit suspect dies after crashing into utility pole east of Delano: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pursuit suspect died after he was ejected from his vehicle, ending a pursuit that started in northern Kern County on Tuesday night, officials said.
A Kern County sheriff's deputy tried to stop a Buick Century for traffic violations on Famoso Porterville Highway near County Line Road on June 10 at around 9:11 p.m., the California Highway Patrol said in a release.
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The driver of the Buick — described as a 27-year-old man — did not stop and the pursuit began. CHP said the driver reached speeds of over 100 mph on county roads. During the pursuit, the driver was seen throwing several objects out of the vehicle.
The pursuit then ended on Road 180 south of Avenue 8 east of Delano when the driver struck a utility pole. The driver was ejected and died at the scene. Officials said ammunition was found inside the vehicle.
The driver will be identified at a later time.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Officer Chapman with the California Highway Patrol in Porterville at 559-784-7444.
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