Hit-and-run suspect arrested in north Monterey County following string of crashes

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) - CHP Monterey confirms a suspect is now in custody following a string of incidents in north Monterey County.

The California Highway Patrol was dispatched just after 9:00 p.m. on Monday night after receiving reports of a hit-and-run.

The suspect was first involved in a crash near San Miguel Canyon Road and Hambey Lane. The car then reportedly continued traveling north, crashing near San Miguel Canyon Road and Corto San Miguel Canyon Road. The second incident involved a power pole, but after PG&E performed an integrity check, it was deemed to have sustained little damage.

The third and final incident happened at San Juan Road and Tarpey Road. According to the CHP, the suspect's vehicle collided with another car, resulting in minor injuries.

The suspect fled the crash but was quickly found and arrested.

DUI is suspected to be a factor, according to the CHP.