Feb
12
SANTA BARBARA, CA - On 02/05/08 at 12:22 a.m. an officer patrolling near the intersection of Carrillo Street and State Street noticed a black Toyota Camry turn from State Street onto Carrillo Street. The vehicle failed to stop for a red light at the intersection and continued Westbound on Carrillo St. The officer conducted a U-turn in order to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. At this point the black Toyota Camry accelerated and continued Westbound on Carrillo Street past Chapala Street. The officer continued to follow the vehicle attempting to catch up to it. The Toyota next attempted to make a left hand turn onto De La Vina Street, crossed over the double yellow line, and collides head on with a vehicle traveling Eastbound on Carrillo Street. Three occupants exit the Toyota and the driver ran Southbound on De La Vina Street with officers following. The driver, later identified as a 16 year old male juvenile, backtracked and ran into the underground parking lot of Ralphs Grocery Company where he was taken into custody. The 16 year old was booked into Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall for Felony Hit and Run, Felony Driving Under the Influence, Unlicensed Driver, and Resisting Arrest. Also arrested was passenger Ivete Huizar, 24 years of age, for Public Intoxication. The third occupant remains outstanding. The occupants of the victim vehicle suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
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