A man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit with a stolen car in San Bernardino County.
The suspect was identified as Joel Maldonado, 27, from Las Vegas, Nevada, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
On Feb. 25, deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle seen near Seneca and El Evado Roads in Victorville shortly before 4 p.m.
When authorities tried pulling Maldonado over, he allegedly refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit.
During the chase, authorities said he drove dangerously and hit high speeds before crashing into another car at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 395 in Hesperia.
Maldonado stepped out of the car and began fleeing on foot before he was eventually apprehended. The driver that the suspect crashed into was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Maldonado was arrested for grand theft auto, a hit-and-run, and evading police. No further details were released as the incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Victorville Police at 760-241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
