Del Norte County Smith River California On December 16, 2023, Highway Patrol officers were overtaken by a white Camaro speeding at over 120 MPH on Highway 101 north towards the Oregon border. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it accelerated to approximately 140 MPH. The pursuit continued across the state border into Oregon, towards Brookings, until the officers were informed by Brookings police that the Camaro had not been seen passing through. Subsequently, the officers returned to California, where they located the car parked outside a fifth-wheel trailer at the mouth of Smith River Road. They made contact with the driver, Gabriel A. Dixon, and placed him under arrest. He was booked into the Del Norte County Jail on the following charges: 23152(A) - DUI Alcohol/Drugs 23152(B) - DUI Alcohol W/BAC Above .08 2800.2(A - Evasion - Wanton Disregard for Safety This footage serves solely for educational and informational purposes. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #CHP #oregon #police #speed

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