An early morning car chase ended with a suspect crashing into a pole and the pole spearing the Sheriff Car that was in pursuit. According to CHP Officer Greg Tassone the event began just before 3:30 Thursday morning when the deputy spotted a vehicle with a number of mechanical issues entering the westbound freeway at East Main Street. The deputy initiated a traffic stop however, the driver of the suspect vehicle did not initially respond and continued on the freeway.

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The speeding vehicle entered a windy part of Allison Ranch Road. The sheriff backed off, but the suspect vehicle lost control.

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The impact sheared the pole in half but was still connected to the wire and the top part swung down towards the ground.

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CHP, Grass Valley Police along with the Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene. No injuries occurred but additional circumstances were uncovered during the investigation.

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The 17 year old driver was taken to custody on a number of charges including felony evading a peace officer, felony vehicle theft, felony possession of stolen property, misdemeanor DUI and driving without a license. The suspect was taken to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital for medical clearance before being booked into Juvenile Hall.