13-year-old teenager led deputies in a pursuit, ending in a crash into a fence and fire hydrant
STOCKTON -- An investigation is underway after a 13-year-old teenager led deputies in a pursuit before crashing into a fence and fire hydrant in Stockton, said authorities.
The pursuit occurred early Thursday morning at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Mission Road and De Ovan Avenue.
According to San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, patrol officers passed a vehicle driving with no headlights and when they attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle fled and ran multiple stop signs. It eventually came to a stop when it crashed into a fence and destroyed a fire hydrant.
The 13-year-old female driver and a 12-year-old female passenger were detained without incident. After being medically cleared, the passenger was released to her parents and the driver was booked into Juvenile Hall for felony evading charges.
