CHP Monterey: Hit-and-run suspect leads officers on chase

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A suspect is in police custody after Monterey-area CHP officers said they were involved in a hit-and-run and led officers on a chase.

The incident started in the jurisdiction of Hollister/Gilroy's CHP office when the driver was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash. Eventually, Monterey-area officers took over when it was heading south on Highway 101 near Boronda Road.

When the chase got to Potter Road, officers said they deployed a spike strip that stopped the vehicle.

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At that point, the CHP said the suspect got out of the vehicle and pulled out a gas can. Officers said he poured it on himself while holding a lighter and threatening to kill himself.

Officers were able to convince the suspect not to kill himself. He was arrested and taken to get treatment.

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