On July 27, 2013 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Los Banos Police Department received a call of a possible DUI driver in the area of Sequoia Way and Eucalyptus Drive. The vehicle was described as being a black Chrysler 300.
Sergeant Jason Hedden responded and located a 2004 black Chrysler 300 traveling north on Eucalyptus Drive. The Sergeant stopped the vehicle after observing the driver, 34-year-old Luis Alberto Fernandez run a stop sign. As the Sergeant approached the vehicle, Fernandez fled from the vehicle stop and initiated a high speed vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit terminated after approximately one minute in the area of Wildrye and Bellflower Way when Fernandez lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a power main. The collision caused Fernandez’ vehicle to catch fire on the front lawn of the residence where his vehicle came to rest. After the collision Fernandez attempted to flee the area however several residents assisted by detaining him until he could be handcuffed by Officers.
Fernandez was placed under arrest and a records check revealed an arrest warrant out of Santa Clara County for felony evading law enforcement officers in a vehicle. Fernandez also showed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs. A breath test was conducted and registered Fernandez’ blood alcohol content at .095%. No injuries were reported during this incident.
Fernandez is currently in custody at the Los Banos Police Department Jail, pending $54,484.00 bail, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, felony evading a police officer in a vehicle, and the felony warrant.
To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-7070 Ext. 288. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org
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