San Jose, CA : Bloodied auto-theft suspect arrested after crashing truck on Sunday, October 12, 2014
Authorities say a driver was arrested after crashing an allegedly stolen truck and leaving a trail of blood while staggering onto a San Francisco Bay area freeway.
San Jose police responded Sunday night to the reported theft of a white Chevrolet pickup. A short time later a vehicle matching that description was found wrecked and facing the wrong way on an onramp to northbound Interstate 280 near Highway 87. Investigators say the truck was abandoned with traces of blood inside.
The California Highway Patrol blocked traffic at the Highway 87 connector after witnesses reported the truck's sole occupant had walked into lanes.
The San Jose Mercury News reports the driver was caught and arrested after making it to downtown San Jose.
An ambulance was called to tend to the suspect's injuries. A condition was not available.
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Bloodied auto-theft suspect arrested after crashing truck, staggering onto California freeway