A reckless driver fleeing law enforcement crashed on Highway 99 in Madera County and was arrested after being tracked by a Fresno PD helicopter. (CHP)
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A 24-year-old man was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Highway 99, officials said.
The driver, behind the wheel of a 1990 Honda Accord, attempted to evade law enforcement just before midnight on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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A Fresno Police Department helicopter tracked the vehicle as it sped northbound into Madera County.
CHP officers attempted a traffic stop near Cleveland Avenue, but the driver refused to yield, reaching speeds over 100 mph with no headlights on, authorities said.
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Due to safety concerns, officers stopped the chase on the ground, relying instead on the helicopter’s surveillance.
The chase ended near Avenue 24 ½ when the driver lost control and crashed into the center median guardrail.
He suffered minor head injuries after hitting the windshield, as he was not wearing a seatbelt, officials said.
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The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Madera County Jail on felony evading charges and an outstanding warrant.
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