The alleged carjacking occurred around 1:25 a.m. on South Santa Fe Avenue near Civic Center Drive
A man accused of hijacking a car with several others in Vista early Sunday was arrested after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash, sheriff’s officials said.
The victim told deputies that five men, armed with handguns, took the car around 1:25 a.m. on South Santa Fe Avenue near Civic Center Drive, Lt. Matthew Carpenter said in a news release.Some time later, the car was spotted around West Vista Way and Emerald Drive — about 3 miles from where it was stolen — and deputies attempted to pull over the driver, Carpenter said.
Investigators said the driver took off and a pursuit began. The car ultimately crashed into a small median. Deputies found one man inside suffering from injuries not thought to be life threatening. He was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment. Investigators did not clarify what happened to the four other alleged carjackers. Officials also did not say where and when the crash occurred.State overrides rule that kept San Diego from resembling Miami BeachSan Diego’s first Uniqlo announces opening date, and other ‘save the dates’After 50 years, San Diego’s longest-serving judge is hanging up his robe. ‘He’s seen it all.
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