Man Leads Police on a High Speed Chase in a Stolen Truck, Then Crashes

EUREKA, Ca. (KIEM) – One person is under arrest after leading police on a high speed pursuit along the 101.

Just after 7:30pm Wednesday night the white truck fled from authorities on 101 Northbound then exiting the highway at Herrick Avenue. Police then used the pit maneuver to cause the white pickup to crash into a fence in Cutten on Walnut Drive near home drive.

Police say the driver was uncooperative and was taken into custody after a short standoff. Authorities say the pursuit began near the Avenue of the Giants after learning the truck was stolen.

This is a continuing story, we will bring you updates as they become available.

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