John Henry Lee 20, arrested after police chase leads to his crashing car into tree.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:18amAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014East Bay police chase ends in crash, arrest.
A suspected car burglar was arrested early Thursday after he crashed in Oakland at the end of a 20-minute chase that began in San Leandro, police said.
A suspected car burglar was arrested early Thursday after he crashed in Oakland at the end of a 20-minute chase that began in San Leandro, police said.
John Henry Lee, 20, suffered minor injuries after he crashed into a tree and street sign at Fifth Avenue and East Eighth Street near Laney College, ran away and was bitten by a San Leandro police dog, authorities said. He was being treated at a hospital.
The incident began about 12:15 a.m. when police interrupted a car burglary on Dolores Avenue in San Leandro, said a San Leandro police Lt.
The suspect got into another car, a stolen Honda Accord, and led police on a chase through surface streets in San Leandro and Oakland before crashing, police said.
A gun was found in the car, police said.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
John Henry Lee
Roadway:
Fifth Avenue and East Eighth StreetCity:
San Leandro, CACounty:
Alameda County, CA
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