I talked to a murder suspect...

[running coach]

...after he nearly hit me with the car he was driving.

On my way to my coaching job this morning, just tooling along when an oncoming car started drifting over the line towards me.

I was lucky that a driveway was immediately accessible(rural road) and I made a quick swerve. He followed, obviously fixated on my headlights. A brave telephone pole gave it's life by intervening.

The impact sheared off the pole and the car spun almost a full 180 before coming to rest partly blocking the lane. After checking on the driver, I called 911. Meanwhile, he crawled out the passenger door, appearing to be in shock or high(or both). About this time a passing firefighter stopped to assist, prompting an agitated response from the driver.

He started babbling about warrants and not going to jail and asking if we'd be cool if he ditched his three eighty (.380 pistol). At the first sounds of approaching sirens, he fled.

Fire and EMS were first to arrive followed by County Sheriff a few minutes after.
Description given including the possible firearm(It was never clear if the gun was in the car or on the person). Highway Patrol showed a few minutes after that. Soon after, the rifles came out and that's when i found out he was wanted on a murder in a neighboring county.

Manhunt ensues with dogs and helicopters and surrounding intersections blocked off. Eventually got reports of attempts to beg rides and seen cutting through properties.

Spent almost 3 hours on scene as I needed to wait for officers from the other county to interview the two of us.

So how did your 4th start?

[Wolf Larsen]

That's quite a happening. I'm glad you are ok.

[Mr. Plumbean]

This must be your pal?

Glad you're alright, sounds scary as hell, but now you have a cool story for it so... win?

[running coach]

That would be the one.

[Oxirane]

That's crazy...glad you are OK...

[Wolf Larsen]

Well it is Turlock.

[Sputnik]

He has a gun and he's "begging" for rides?

[running coach]

Originally Posted by Sputnik

He has a gun and he's "begging" for rides?

From a trucker. Probably can't handle a manual shift let alone a split shifter and 13 (or whatever) speed tranny.

[Sunny Daze]

He sounds like an idiot. I'm glad you're ok. (Also, you can ignore my question in the other thread. Curiosity satisfied.)

[JackieLikesVariety]

Holy Smoke, Coach, I'm glad you are OK.

I was lucky that a driveway was immediately accessible(rural road) and I made a quick swerve. He followed, obviously fixated on my headlights.

I'm so glad you weren't on your bike!

[running coach]

Originally Posted by JackieLikesVariety

Holy Smoke, Coach, I'm glad you are OK.

I'm so glad you weren't on your bike!

I was on my bike. I don't have a car.

[AuntiePam]

Now that's what I call a memorable holiday story!

Glad you're okay. Hope they find the guy before anyone gets hurt.

[Guinastasia]

Cool

Originally Posted by Sputnik

He has a gun and he's "begging" for rides?

Have gun-will travel?

[running coach]

A couple of news stories. You can see my handcycle in the background.
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019...dro-ruvacalba/

https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/ca...232289427.html

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by running coach

I was on my bike. I don't have a car.

well, that makes it so much scarier!!!!! my first thought was, OMG on a bike? so I was right then.

[Rat Diva]

Originally Posted by running coach

So how did your 4th start?

Well, I slept in until around 7 am but then the cat started meowing because I wasn't getting up to feed him like I'm supposed to...

[JimNightshade]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plumbean

This must be your pal?

Glad you're alright, sounds scary as hell, but now you have a cool story for it so... win?

With a name like "Sorry, this content is not available in your region." and a blank page, no wonder this individual was up to no good!

@#stcinaiyr

[PSXer]

If I were a fleeing murder suspect I would drive extra careful and not swerve into oncoming traffic. I think that was his mistake.

[stormie]

Originally Posted by running coach

Spent almost 3 hours on scene . . .

did you crawl into the trunk of a police car and quietly shut yourself in? Because I would have been experiencing post-event terror. Congrats on your current healthiness.

[running coach]

Originally Posted by stormie

did you crawl into the trunk of a police car and quietly shut yourself in? Because I would have been experiencing post-event terror. Congrats on your current healthiness.

I was shaken by the close call. I've just never been the curl up and whimper type. No idea why. The only emergency training I've had is maintaining CPR/First Aid cards.

[Jaglavak]

Adding my congrats as well. I hope he gets put away for a looooong time.