Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Motorcycle Crash & Suspect Arrested After High Speed Chase by Calaveras Sheriff Deputy

At high speed, dirt bikes can be dangerous
    On Monday night, June 18, 2012 at about 8:15 PM, Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an OHV motorcycle (dirt bike) on Railraod Flat Road.
     The mototcycle failed to yield to the marked Sheriff's vehicles lights and sirens and sped away at a high rate of speed, crossing the double yellow lines.
      A short distance later the motorcycle with its sole occupant and driver crashed. The driver, who was not injured in the crash, is identified as Victor Wolfington (42) of West Point.
     Wolfington was arrested for fleeing from a peace officer, driving without a license, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana and violation of parole. He was booked into Calaveras County Jail.

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