OXNARD : High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash, Arrest

Oxnard police arrested a 20-year-old Southgate man after he led officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through the streets of Oxnard and crashed, injuring himself and his 15-year-old passenger, authorities said.

Manuel Jimenez, who suffered a broken collarbone, was being held at Ventura County Jail on Friday. He was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft, drunken driving, evading a police officer and causing serious injuries.

Police said Jimenez was seen driving about 11:50 p.m. Thursday on Erica Place near H Street without his headlights on. When officers tried to pull him over, Jimenez took off southbound on H Street, speeding in excess of 125 m.p.h., said Senior Traffic Officer Don Mulville.

Jimenez led officers several miles south before he crashed into three parked cars on J Street south of Oleander Drive. His passenger, who is an Oxnard resident, was taken to St. John’s Regional Medical Center, where he was listed in serious condition Friday.

Jimenez is scheduled to be arraigned Monday.