Crime & Safety
La Mesa Cops Seek Driver Who Fled Crash Scene Overnight
The motorist crashed into several stop signs before smashing a parked car and a fence near Blue Lake and East Lake drives, police said.
LA MESA, CA — Police were still searching Tuesday for a motorist who led police on a short chase in La Mesa.
Around 10 p.m. Monday, the La Mesa Police Department attempted to pull over a speeding driver over, but the motorist fled, running several stop signs before crashing into a parked car and a fence near Blue Lake and East Lake drives, police said.
After the crash, the driver got out of the car and fled on foot.
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Despite officers searching for the suspect with the help of a police helicopter, the motorist eluded capture.
No description was immediately available of the suspect or the vehicle involved in the pursuit.
