Fresno police officer crashes into fire hydrant during chase

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police are searching for a suspect that led officers on a chase, ending with one crashing into a fire hydrant.

It happened just before 9 Tuesday night in the area of Jackson and Illinois Avenues.
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Authorities say they were chasing a suspect that refused to stop, and an officer ended up hitting a hydrant.

The officer wasn't hurt and there was an extensive search of the area.
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Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies were also on scene to help police in the search.

Officials have not released why they were trying to catch the suspect.
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