Clearlake CHP Officers Arrest Driver Following Hit-and-Run Collision Investigation
LAKE COUNTY, CA — Officers with the California Highway Patrol’s Clearlake Division recently arrested a driver suspected of driving under the influence following a hit-and-run traffic collision in Lake County.
The incident occurred when officers responded to a reported multi-vehicle or fixed-object traffic collision where one of the involved vehicles fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. Following a localized search of the surrounding area, patrol officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted an enforcement stop.
During the initial contact, officers observed physical signs of impairment from the driver. Officers subsequently conducted standardized field sobriety tests on the individual to evaluate their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Based on the results of the evaluation and evidence gathered at the collision site, officers took the driver into custody without further incident. The suspect was booked into the Lake County Jail on charges including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and misdemeanor hit-and-run resulting in property damage. The department advised motorists to report suspected impaired drivers or fleeing vehicles to emergency dispatchers.
