Reckless Driving/Fleeing Not Worth It
July 28, 2025 – Oakhurst CHP officials report that on July 18, 2025, at approximately 12:17 A.M., a CHP Oakhurst officer observed a vehicle traveling 114 MPH southbound on State Route 41, just north of Safari World Drive in Coarsegold. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver made a left turn onto Road 417 and began fleeing recklessly, speeding, making multiple U-turns, and even turning off the vehicle’s lights in an attempt to avoid detection.
Due to the extreme danger posed by the suspect’s driving behavior, the officer made the decision to discontinue the pursuit for the safety of the public…