Authorities have arrested a motorcyclist following a high-speed chase in San Bernardino County on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Jason McGee, 26, from Twentynine Palms, allegedly reached speeds of up to 137 miles per hour during the pursuit.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received calls about a reckless driver speeding through stop lights in Yucca Valley around noon. Deputies attempted to pull McGee over at the intersection of Yucca Trail and Joshua Lane, but he evaded them, leading to a 10-mile chase.
During the pursuit, McGee reportedly ran through multiple stop lights and stop signs, narrowly missed a pedestrian in Joshua Tree, and drove into oncoming traffic on Twentynine Palms Highway. Eventually, McGee lost control of his motorcycle and crashed near the intersection of Sunburst Avenue and Canterbury Street in an unincorporated area of Joshua Tree.
McGee was arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for felony reckless evading and a parole violation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the pursuit.
This incident serves as a harrowing reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the crucial role that law enforcement plays in maintaining road safety. It also emphasizes the potential consequences for those who choose to flout traffic laws.
Anyone with further information on the case is encouraged to contact the SBSD’s Morongo Basin Station at 760-366-4175, or submit anonymous tips to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com. The incident remains under investigation.