Slow Speed Chase Up Hwy 101 Was Missing Person, Says CHP

SUV after PIT Maneuver surrounded by law enforcement.

SUV after PIT Maneuver surrounded by law enforcement. [Photo by Jonathan Beck]

Press release from the California Highway Patrol:

On January 2, 2018 at approximately 1729 hours, a Garberville Area CHP officer observed a white Ford Explorer traveling northbound on US 101, north of Hooker Creek Road, without headlights or taillights illuminated during the hours of darkness. The Ford made unsafe lane changes and failed to merge right for faster moving vehicles. The officer initiated an enforcement stop on the Ford, however, the Ford failed to yield to emergency lights and siren. The Ford continued at speeds up to 55 MPH on US 101 to the Dyerville Overlook, where a spike strip was deployed successfully. The Ford continued northbound on US 101 at low speeds, to MPM 45.00, where another spike strip was deployed successfully. The Ford continued on US 101 at speeds between 15-20 MPH on US 101 south of Scotia. A P.I.T. maneuver was initiated and the Ford was incapacitated. The driver was detained without further incident and ultimately determined to be a reported missing person at risk. The driver was transported to Redwood Memorial Hospital for evaluation.CHP TC report

Earlier Chapter with video and photos: Northbound Traffic on 101 North of Weott Slowed as Multiple Law Enforcement Try to Stop an SUV

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SourTangant
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SourTangant
6 years ago

Is it the guy from Spain?

Hans Ashbaucher
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Hans Ashbaucher
6 years ago
Reply to  SourTangant

l hope so! Hope they’re alright. l just read it may have been a woman.

Bc
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Bc
6 years ago

Sex on report female…

HOGRANCH
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HOGRANCH
6 years ago

WAS HE PUFFIN? OR JUST FOOLIN. AT ANY RATE HOPE HE IS SAFE.

Steve
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Steve
6 years ago

Was she trying to going to Bellevue?

shak
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shak
6 years ago

A hearty high five to the patrol who carefully and calmly brought her to safety.
We’re all fortunate that nobody was harmed by her lack of sensibilities. I hope she receives the proper care and treatment that she needs.

unbridled phillistine
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unbridled phillistine
6 years ago

Charges to be filed at a later date?

K80
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K80
6 years ago

Maybe it’s this missing woman?

SourTangant
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SourTangant
6 years ago
Reply to  K80

Description doesn’t match. Hopefully they will release more info. Curious who it is.