CHP Mojave area pursuits

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Within six hours, California Highway Patrol, Mojave Area officers made two arrests out of two separate pursuits.

On Aug. 26, CHP Mojave Officers initiated enforcement stops on two separate vehicles for exceeding the maximum speed limit on SR-58. Both drivers failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. The first pursuit began at approximately 8:20 a.m. on SR-58 Westbound, East of Tehachapi. The second pursuit began at approximately 1:50 p.m. on SR-58, West of California City.

At the conclusion of each pursuit, both drivers were arrested without further incident for violating 2800.2(a) of the California Vehicle Code (failing to yield while disregarding public safety). Both parties were booked into Kern County Detention Facilities. The California Highway Patrol strongly encourages everyone to drive responsibly and follow designated speed limits.