High-speed chase in central Fresno ends with suspect crashing stolen car, police say

Sunday, April 25, 2021
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A high-speed pursuit in central Fresno ended when a suspect crashed a stolen car and tried running away from police.

Officers noticed a car driving recklessly near Jensen and Cherry around 11:30 Saturday night.
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When police tried pulling the car over, it took off onto northbound lanes of Highway 99, hitting speeds of more than 100 MPH.

The suspect eventually exited onto Belmont Avenue -- where he crashed into a guardrail.

The car started smoking and when the suspect tried running, police tackled him down and made an arrest.
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Officers say the car was reported stolen and the man they arrested remains in police custody.

No others cars were hit -- and no injuries were reported.
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