Crime & Safety
Teen Crashes After Allegedly Fleeing Police
A 17-year-old driver allegedly tried to escape from Elk Grove Police, and crashed in the process.
A 17-year-old Sacramento resident led authorities on a chase through Elk Grove before crashing the Toyota he was driving and being arrested, several media outlets are reporting.
The Sacramento Bee said Elk Grove Police tried to stop a Toyota Camry seen speeding on Sheldon Road near Elk Grove-Florin Road around 5 p.m.
The Bee and KCRA reported that the driver fled from police, and attempted to merge onto southbound Highway 99 but was unable to make the turn.
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The suspect hit an SUV and a commuter van with six passengers, and his car burst inflo flames, according to News10.
The teen ran from the scene, but was caught by a police dog, the Bee reported.
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One of the passengers in the commuter van was injured in the crash and was taken to the hospital, the news outlets said.
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