High-Speed Pursuit of Stolen SUV with Foot Bail in Kern County

Summary: Law enforcement in Kern County, California, engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a black Chevrolet SUV, believed to be a Chevy Tahoe, after it was spotted driving erratically and attempting to evade officers. The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement units and aerial support, with the suspect vehicle traveling at speeds up to 90 mph along rural roads, dirt roads, and through orchards. The chase included several direction changes, with the vehicle traveling southbound, eastbound, and northbound along various roads including Shelco, Weiser, Twizzlement, Lottesville, and near the I-5 freeway. The pursuit ended when the vehicle became stuck in a remote area, prompting the occupants—a Hispanic male in a red shirt (driver) and a Hispanic male in a black shirt (passenger)—to flee on foot. Officers established a perimeter and continued the search with K-9 support. The event posed significant risks due to the high speeds, erratic driving, and the suspects fleeing on foot in a rural area.