A man suspected of driving under the influence fled from Fresno police while handcuffed after officers found him near a vehicle crash Monday, the department told GV Wire.

Donald Jackson was arrested on suspicion of DUI, hit-and-run, and driving without a license, police said.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pole at Van Ness Avenue and Fresno Street about 5:33 p.m. They found the vehicle unoccupied, with no one nearby.

Officers searched the area and located Jackson, who matched a description provided by witnesses, police said. He walked away from officers before being detained in handcuffs.

Jackson then fled north through an alley while still handcuffed but was quickly detained again, according to police.

An officer reported smelling alcohol on Jackson’s breath and observing slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes. Police said the officer determined Jackson had been driving under the influence of alcohol.

The department said the report was incomplete and Jackson’s blood alcohol level was not yet available.

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