Suspect Hits Patrol Vehicle During Point Loma Chase

SAN DIEGO, CA — A suspect was arrested Monday morning after ramming a patrol vehicle and hitting at least two other cars during a short pursuit in the Point Loma Heights area, police said.

The pursuit happened about 9:15 a.m. when a detective spotted a man driving a suspected stolen Ford F250 in the parking lot of an apartment complex on West Point Loma Boulevard, east of Nimitz Boulevard, San Diego police Officer Scott Lockwood said.

The pickup driver rammed a patrol vehicle and another vehicle on his way out of the parking lot, then fled westbound on West Point Loma Boulevard, then northbound on Nimitz Boulevard before making his way to Seaworld Drive, Lockwood said.

The suspect struck a silver sedan during the chase before crashing into a tree on Quivira Way, then attempting to flee on foot, the officer said.

Officers took the driver into custody nearby at about 9:25 a.m., Lockwood said. His name and age were not immediately available.

No injuries were reported.

— City News Service