Christopher Arreola Arrested in High-Speed Pursuit on Highway 180 [Fresno, CA]

Wrong-Way Driver Christopher Arreola Leads Officers on High-Speed Pursuit in Fresno

 
FRESNO, CA (July 15, 2022) – Police arrested Christopher Orion Arreola after a high-speed pursuit in Fresno on Tuesday evening, July 12.
 
CHP officers were patrolling on Highway 41 near Manning Avenue when they noticed a Kia Optima with expired registration. Officers turned on their vehicle’s lights, but the vehicle accelerated to over 100 mph.
 
The Fresno Police Department helicopter assisted on the pursuit that reached to areas of Highway 99. The man continued on Highway 41 and then transitioned onto eastbound Highway 180.
 
The vehicle traveled northbound the wrong way against oncoming traffic and exited at Chestnut Avenue. It then collided head-on into Mitsubishi Mirage at approximately 20 mph, causing moderate damage.
 
The driver of the Mirage suffered non-life threatening injuries.
 
Officers arrested Arreola and booked him into Fresno County jail on three felony charges. The pursuit lasted over 30 minutes.
 
Further investigation is underway.
 
Do not drive with expired vehicle registration. And during a traffic stop, immediately pull over. Do not attempt to flee the scene. It can only lead to dangerous accidents. Always choose to be a responsible driver.

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