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At approximately 1:55AM, Friday, June 17, a deputy sheriff assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station observed a 2005 Nissan 300ZX stopped in the middle of an intersection at Railroad Avenue and 8 th street, Newhall.

When he attempted to contact the driver, a 30-year old White male, the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle, which was traveling southbound on Newhall Avenue, entered the driveway of a Chevron Gas Station located at 20500 Newhall Avenue in Newhall near Sierra Highway.

The suspect’s car collided into four gas pumps, dislodging them from their bases. The collision was responsible for damaging a support pillar causing the metal overhang to fall to the ground.

A fire erupted at the gas pumps. The fire was ultimately extinguished by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. The driver and 30-year old female White passenger were injured as a result of the collision. They were both transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for treatment to their injuries.

The possibility of alcohol intoxication is currently under investigation by Traffic Office personnel assigned to Santa Clarita Valley Station. Anyone witnessing the incident is urged to call Detective Magg at (661) 799-5109.

A video taken from the gas station surveillance system is available on the website of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (www.lasd.org). To view it, visit the Videos and Podcasts section on the lower right of the Newsroom.

Santa Clarita Valley Injury Collision, Major Property Damage at Chevron station

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Sergeant Richard Cohen
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff
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