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Motorcycle Chase in Western County Ends With Injuries

Posted: Jan. 21, 2015 6:21 PM PST

A motorcycle chase near the Yuba County line ends with a rider injured and transported to a trauma center. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says the incident began around 11:30AM Wednesday as the officer was returning to Grass Valley on Highway 20.

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The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the rider accelerated away and a pursuit ensued… The rider speeding down Melody Road to Big Oak drive reaching speeds in excess of 65 MPH.

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At that point the rider tried to flee on foot but was caught a short distance later when he collapsed due to his injuries.

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Charlesworth,-Duke1The suspect, 48 year old Duke Charlesworth, was charged with felony and misdemeanor reckless evading of a peace officer, resisting arrest, driving on a suspended license and the warrant from Yuba County.

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