DUI driver wrecks after doing 115 mph on Bay Bridge to evade officers: CHP

(KRON) — A DUI driver drove at speeds up to 115 mph on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to escape pursuing officers on June 5, the California Highway Patrol said.

The chase started around 1:54 a.m., when CHP officers saw a gray Dodge Challenger with tinted windows speeding on the eastbound side on the Bay Bridge.

“When officers attempted to stop the Challenger, the driver failed to stop and began driving recklessly in an effort to evade officers, reaching speeds of up to 115 mph,” CHPS said. “Officers ended the pursuit after losing sight of the Challenger as it transitioned onto eastbound Interstate 580.”

Minutes later, the Dodge Challenger crashed into a traffic light pole and a tree near the 27th Street off-ramp for Interstate 980 in Oakland. Nearby CHP officers responded to the scene and allegedly found the suspect running from the scene of the crash.

“The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was taken to Highland Hospital for medical evaluation for minor injuries,” CHP said. “The driver will face charges for reckless evading and driving under the influence.”