On July 28, 2025, a California Highway Patrol Officer attempted to stop a stolen Ford Super Duty in Los Banos, California. The driver refused to stop, leading police on a dangerous chase through city streets that caused major property damage, hitting several cars and knocking down a power pole at Center Avenue and Adams Avenue, putting the public in danger. Due to the immediate risk to the public, an officer performed a pit maneuver, causing the truck to crash into the Hometown Inn at 968 J Street, ending the pursuit. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Elliette Alvarez, was taken into custody without further incident. During the investigation, she said she had taken the truck from a construction site in Santa Cruz, California, claimed she knew the owner, and was headed to Fresno. Alvarez was transported to Los Banos Memorial Hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Sandy Mush Correctional Facility in Merced County on the following charges: 10851(A) - Take Vehicle W/O Owner's Consent 20002(A) - Hit And Run Resulting In Property Damage 2800.2(A - Evasion - Wanton Disregard for Safety 2800.1(A) - Evading Peace Officer California Highway Patrol Officers Involved: Officer S. Ramirez ID - 23538 Officer W. Haynes ID - 19455 #police #cops #policechase #california #dashcam

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