Among those injured were four occupants of an SUV unrelated to the Sunday afternoon police chase.
San Jose, CA. – Five people, including a sheriff's deputy, were injured in a collision involving a Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle that happened Sunday afternoon in San Jose.
The wreck took place around 12:35 p.m. near Commodore Drive and King Road.
According to the San Jose Police Department, a deputy was pursuing a car when they collided with an SUV unrelated to the chase.
Four occupants of the SUV were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The deputy also sustained minor injuries.
The sheriff's office said the chase began near Berryessa Road and North Capitol Avenue after deputies attempted to pull over a speeding driver who failed to cooperate and sped away.
Authorities said after the crash happened, other deputies continued to pursue the suspect. They used spike stripes to immobilize the suspect's car and then apprehended the driver when he tried to run off on foot.
The man is suspected of driving a stolen vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of stolen property, evading a peace officer, and delaying or obstructing arrest.
Original Story
San Jose, CA – At least two people were hurt in a collision involving a Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle on Sunday afternoon in San Jose, according to the authorities.
The incident took place on Commodore Drive and King Road at about 12:35 p.m.
The two cars collided at the San Jose intersection under unclear circumstances.
At least two people were left with minor injuries in the incident.
Several streets had to be shut down as authorities investigated the wreck.
The incident is under investigation.
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