Sparks Fly During High Speed DUI Pursuit
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12-30-24 10:57 pm
LOCATION: start in San Marcos / Ends in Escondido near 444 N Fig St
AREA/CITY: Escondido
DETAILS:
- Around 10:57 pm, a deputy patrolling San Marcos observed a vehicle driving erratically.
- The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, which took off, prompting a pursuit.
- The driver headed eastbound and ended in Escondido, heading towards Valley Center up the grade, but turned around.
- Escondido police assisted and set up spikes in the nearby area, and a successful spike of both tires was found on the driver’s side.
- The driver began to circle an area and eventually stopped at the above address.
- a K9 made contact with the suspect, attempting to flee on foot, and he was then arrested.
- it is believed the driver is under the influence and has several past DUIs
- there is no additional information at this time
HANDLING AGENCIES: SDSO, EPD, EFD