People v. King CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

At about 12:15 a.m. on January 25, 2012, a San Diego police officer driving a

marked patrol car observed a Ford Expedition driving north on Euclid Avenue at a high

rate of speed. The car was traveling at 60 or 70 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour area.

The officer was afraid the car would not be able to stop for a red light and might

endanger pedestrians. He then drove his patrol car to block eastbound/westbound traffic.

The officer shined his spotlight on the oncoming car to try to get the driver to slow down.

As the car approached the intersection the light turned green and the car proceeded

through the intersection. The officer continued to direct his spotlight on the car. He was

able to see the driver who he later identified as King.

All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified 2 The officer turned his patrol car around and followed King's vehicle. The patrol

car's emergency lights were turned on and the officer also activated the siren. King

accelerated his car to 50 or 60 miles per hour. He made a turn on to Whiteman Street and

headed in the wrong direction on a one way street. The…