Teen arrested for reckless driving, fleeing officers in SLO
December 18, 2022
BY KAREN VELIE
A 19-year-old Paso Robles teen is in jail after he was spotted driving recklessly in downtown San Luis Obispo, fled officers and crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant on Sunday.
Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a driver speeding on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Officers then attempted to stop the driver several times before he crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant at the intersection of Broad Street and Francis Avenue.
At one point, the suspect sped up and drove directly at an approaching police car. Officers suspect 19-year-old Tyler Stevens switched the Ford truck he was initially driving with a Ford Bronco, with both vehicles owned by the suspect’s family members.
Officers arrested 19-year-old Tyler Stevens on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and reckless evading an officer and booked him in the San Luis Obispo County Jail in lieu of $75,000 bail.
The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Comment Guidelines