Crime

Driver arrested after crashing stolen car into building, Los Banos police say

Los Banos Police are investigating a collision involving a stolen vehicle that crashed into a parked vehicle and a building in the area of Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue on Wednesday, according to authorities. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested. Image courtesy of Los Banos Police Department.
Los Banos Police are investigating a collision involving a stolen vehicle that crashed into a parked vehicle and a building in the area of Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue on Wednesday, according to authorities. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested. Image courtesy of Los Banos Police Department. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

Los Banos police took a driver into custody after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a building Wednesday.

According to a news release, the collision occurred at the intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue.

The driver, identified as Nemario Vasquez, 50, of Merced, failed to yield to an officer’s lights and sirens. He ultimately crashed into a parked vehicle and an unoccupied building.

Police said Vasquez tried running but was arrested after a short foot chase. After medical clearance, he will be booked into Los Banos Police Department Jail, according to police.

Authorities said the area will be partially closed for about 30 minutes while crews are at the scene.

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Andrew Kuhn
Merced Sun-Star
209-385-2461
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