Five people were injured in a pursuit crash involving a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office patrol car in San Jose on Sunday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.
Five people were hurt in a pursuit crash involving a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office patrol car in San Jose on Sunday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.
The two-car crash happened sometime around 12:35 in the area of Commodore Drive and King Road, the San Jose Police Department said. A deputy was pursuing a car when they got into a collision with an unrelated SUV, according to the sheriff.
All four people in the SUV were taken to the hospital with injuries described as "non-life threatening," the sheriff said, adding that the deputy also suffered minor injuries.
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The sheriff's office said the pursuit started near Berryessa Road and North Capitol Avenue when deputies tried to pull over a speeding driver — unrelated to the SUV — who then drove off.
After the crash, other deputies continued to pursue the driver until they immobilized his car with spike stripes. Deputies then took the man into custody when he tried to run off on foot.
The driver has since been arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon, evading a peace officer, possession of stolen property and delaying/obstructing arrest.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to reach out to the sheriff's office at 408-808-6600.
