Vallejo police arrest armed driver following chase, crash
VALLEJO -- Vallejo authorities say a driver in a Nissan Altima was arrested after a high-speed pursuit and crash.
On Friday, Vallejo police spotted the Altima traveling at a high rate of speed on Sonoma Boulevard. When the officers attempted to pull over the car, the driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit.
The chase ended when the driver lost control and crashed into a fence.
According to police, the driver attempted to flee the scene but officers arrested him after a short foot chase.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a firearm with a high-capacity magazine and records revealed that the driver was a convicted felon.
The driver was booked into the county jail.
The car was towed from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
