Lexus driver in custody after leading CHP on a pursuit in Madera

MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A operator was taken into custody aft helium spun retired and led an serviceman connected a pursuit Tuesday successful Madera, the California Highway Patrol said.

CHP says connected Tuesday astatine astir 12:30 p.m. an serviceman observed a metallic Lexus E350, traveling astatine a precocious complaint of velocity southbound connected Road 23, adjacent Avenue 14 1/2.

According to CHP, arsenic the serviceman made a U-turn to initiate a postulation halt the operator sped distant and began to thrust recklessly.

CHP says the operator continued to thrust astatine a precocious complaint of velocity eastbound connected Avenue 14 from Road 23.

The 26-year-old operator of the Lexus entered Madera's metropolis limits and mislaid control, causing the conveyance to rotation retired connected the intersection of Asilomar Drive, according to CHP.

The operator continued to evade the serviceman and drove into a residential neighborhood, but subsequently yielded.

CHP says the operator was taken into custody without incident.