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Driver flees after slamming into 6 parked cars in Mountain View

The driver was pulled over because of an expired registration and refused to stop, a short pursuit ensued, then the male driver crashed and fled on foot.

SAN DIEGO — A police pursuit in Mountain View came to an end early Thursday morning after the driver crashed into at least six parked cars, three belonging to the same family.

It happened just before 3 a.m. in the 500 block near South 36th Street, according to the San Diego Police Department.

The driver was pulled over because of an expired registration and refused to stop, a short pursuit ensued, then the male driver crashed and fled on foot. Another male passenger tried to run but was detained at gunpoint and later let go, according to police.

The family that lost three cars due to the crash said they “heard a loud bang” before they went outside and discovered the cars that were hit belonged to them.

A female passenger was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital with unknown injuries.

According to police, during their investigation they did arrest someone close to the scene suspected on an outstanding warrant and the investigation to determine if he’s the driver is still ongoing.  

No information about the driver was immediately available.

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