Highway 68 chase ends when driver rams into deputy’s vehicle

By CNN Newsource

Published July 23, 2021 1:59 PM

By Josh Copitch

SALINAS, California (KSBW) — A chase ended when a suspected burglar rammed their vehicle into a deputy’s patrol vehicle on Highway 68.

According to investigators with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a vehicle burglary on Corral De Tierra Road in south Salinas Thursday morning after receiving reports of the crime.

The man, later identified as Chris Andrews, reportedly got into a stolen vehicle and led responding deputies into a police chase.

Andrews is accused of driving recklessly on Highway 68 and San Benancio Road, making multiple U-turns. The chase ended when Andrews crashed into the patrol vehicle of deputy Najem. Investigators said that after hitting the patrol vehicle, Andrews sped into the side, also hitting a civilian’s car.

No major injuries were reported.

Andrews was booked into the Monterey County jail for burglary, vehicle theft, evading and assault with a deadly weapon.

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