Ventura | Vehicle Pursuit – Suspect Gets Away

Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release

On November 25th at 1:09 AM, a Ventura police officer was on patrol and saw a motorcycle being driven at a high rate of speed in the area of Thompson Blvd. and Evergreen Dr. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the motorcyclist for speeding. The driver of the motorcycle failed to stop for the officer’s emergency lights and fled at a high rate of speed.

The pursuit continued westbound on E. Main St. and reached speeds of approximately 80 mph at Seaward Ave. As the motorcyclist continued on Main St. towards the Downtown area, the pursuit was discontinued because of the danger of continuing it posed to the public.

The investigation into identifying the suspect driver is continuing. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Ventura Police Department at 339-4416. An anonymous tip can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

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