Man Flees Police By Car, Foot in Lake Elsinore Chase

Jonathan Iniguez is accused of leading police on a chase through Lake Elsinore on Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

--

A man suspected of driving drunk who led Riverside County sheriff’s deputies on a car and foot chase in Lake Elsinore Sunday is behind bars, authorities said.

Deputies patrolling near Collier Avenue and Hunco Way about 4:40 a.m. saw a 2005 Toyota Corolla swerving lane to lane, according to department officials.

The driver of the car -- 23-year-old Jonathan Iniguez, of Riverside -- refused to pull over when police flashed their lights and a chase ensued, Sgt. Linda Maria Hughes said in a statement.

In addition to driving the wrong way down a street, the Iniguez also ran several stop signs in downtown Lake Elsinore, Hughes said.

Iniguez lost control of his car at Palomar Street near Mission Trail and crashed into a fire hydrant in front of The Round Up Market, Hughes said.

He then fled on foot, while his passenger remained in the vehicle, Hughes said.

Deputies chased after Iniguez and caught him on Shay Lane.

Iniguez complained of pain and was taken to a local hospital before being booked into the Southwest Detention Center.

He is being held on suspicion of reckless driving, driving under the influence and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Bail was set at $100,000.

— City News Service.