The Brief
- The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition alleging eight counts against a 17-year-old who led police on a dangerous chase on an electric motorcycle.
- The pursuit spanned city streets, State Route 126, and the Buena High School campus before the teen abandoned the vehicle and was later cited.
- It remains unclear if the driver of a pickup truck who initially helped the teen hide will face charges for assisting a fleeing suspect.
VENTURA, Calif. – A 17-year-old faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leading Ventura Police officers on a reckless chase on an electric motorcycle.
The pursuit, which disrupted youth sports and a local high school campus, has prompted severe warnings from law enforcement regarding the legality of minors operating e-motorcycles.
What we know:…