Details Released On 3-Car Crash In Watsonville: Arrest Made

WATSONVILLE, CA — More details were released about a three-vehicle crash that shut down Freedom Boulevard late Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Watsonville Police Department, the incident on the busy roadway began when a man driving an Acura sedan sped away from officers who were trying to pull him over for a traffic violation. From there, a police chase started but was cancelled because of the man’s reckless driving, the WPD reported.

The suspect continued to drive erratically and crashed head-on into a Honda Civic, injuring the female driver. A third driver tried to avoid the wreck but ended up crashing into the Honda, police said.

The Acura driver fled the crash scene on foot, but police caught up with him. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries and arrested, according to the WPD.

Freedom Boulevard was shut down in both directions for about an hour as officers investigated.