CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was arrested Sunday night after he led police on a high speed chase, ultimately crashing into another vehicle.
Police arrested 29-year-old Eddie Duran for felony vehicle evasion, felony assault on a police officer and an outstanding felony warrant, according to a report from Clearlake Police Sgt. Dominic Ramirez.
The pursuit involving Duran began at around 7:40 p.m. after Officer Travis Lenz attempted to pull him over for traffic violations, Ramirez said.
Duran failed to yield to the patrol vehicle's emergency lights and siren and led Clearlake Police officers on a high speed pursuit that Ramirez said lasted approximately 11 miles.
The pursuit left the city of Clearlake and traveled southbound on Highway 29 into Lower Lake, reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, Ramirez said.
During the pursuit Duran swerved at an oncoming California Highway Patrol officer who was assisting in the pursuit. Ramirez said the CHP officer swerved to avoid the attempted assault.
After traveling southbound on Highway 29 for several miles, Duran turned his vehicle around and began driving northbound on Highway 29 at a high rate of speed, Ramirez said.
Ramirez said Duran drove back into Clearlake, where he struck a motorist at the intersection of Highway 53 and Dam Road.
The collision caused Duran's vehicle to be disabled, at which time he was taken into custody, Ramirez said.
Duran and the other motorists walked away from the crash with no visible injuries, however Ramirez said Duran had minor complaint of pain.
Clearlake Police officers investigated the vehicle crash with the assistance of the CHP and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, according to Ramirez.
Ramirez said Duran was booked into the Lake County Jail on several felony charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Officer Travis Lenz at the Clearlake Police Department, 707-994-8251.