One dead after leading Delano police on freeway pursuit

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is dead after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash on Hwy 99 near Delano.

On Feb. 10, a driver is dead after crashing his vehicle following a police chase near Delano. One man failed to yield during a traffic stop around 8:16 p.m., just past the 700 block of Garces Hwy. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup led officers on a pursuit northbound that ended at the Avenue 24 exit, according to police.

The driver ultimately lost control of the vehicle, wrecked and was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the man who was killed will be released at a later time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Jauregui at 661-721-3377 ext. 1468 or the Delano Police Department Tip-Line at 661-721-3369 to remain anonymous.

This is an ongoing investigation, check back for updates regarding this story.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.