15-year-old accused of driving drunk hides after crashing stolen truck, CA cops say
A 15-year-old girl accused of driving under the influence crashed a stolen pickup truck into a fence before fleeing and hiding, according to California police.
Officers found an empty Chevrolet truck when they arrived at the crash site at Caulfield Lane and Park Lane shortly before 1 a..m on Saturday, Sept. 17, according to an alert from the Petaluma Police Department.
After speaking with witnesses who provided a description of the girl, police learned she fled, officials said.
While searching the area, officers found the girl “hiding a short distance from the collision,” officials said.
Police said they contacted the owner of the pickup truck, which was stolen from Sunrise Parkway. The owner had not yet reported the car as stolen.
The teen was arrested and is facing charges of “vehicle theft, burglary, hit and run, and driving under the influence,” according to police.
Petaluma is about 80 miles southwest of Sacramento.
This story was originally published September 20, 2022 at 9:15 AM with the headline "15-year-old accused of driving drunk hides after crashing stolen truck, CA cops say."
