A traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase Friday afternoon after authorities reportedly identified an attempted murder suspect among the vehicle’s reported six occupants. One of the occupants took control of the vehicle and proceeded to flee the scene, later flipping the vehicle and suffering major injuries requiring an airlift to a hospital, according to law enforcement radio traffic.
The incident began around 4:40 p.m. when law enforcement initiated a traffic stop near the area of Outlet Creek and State Route 162, west of Covelo. Officers reportedly discovered one of the passengers was wanted for attempted murder. Shortly after, one of the vehicle’s occupants took control of the car and sped away, prompting a pursuit. Officers reportedly detained four individuals who remained at the scene.
The fleeing driver reportedly reached speeds of 85 mph, crossing double yellow lines before losing control and rolling the vehicle, blocking both lanes of traffic. Upon reaching the crash site, officers found an occupant breathing but unresponsive and requested an air ambulance for medical transport.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted for further details, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
Gee whizz Covelow inyans crazy as hell idnit ridin round with wanted man.
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