A 19-year-old from Redwood City, Brian Barbatajimaroa, was arrested following his reckless pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect, leading to several pedestrian injuries. Despite police advising him to cease the chase, he ignored traffic signals, resulting in his vehicle striking pedestrians. At least two victims sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized. Barbatajimaroa now faces multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon as the incident raises concerns about dangerous driving behavior in pursuit situations. Police seek further information on the hit-and-run event.
Brian Barbatajimaroa called Redwood City police dispatchers just after 10 p.m. Saturday and said he was in pursuit of a driver who had just hit his vehicle but hadn't stopped.
Despite being told several times to stop pursuing the suspect and to pull over and wait for police, Barbatajimaroa allegedly continued the pursuit while reaching high speeds and ignoring stoplights and other traffic laws.
Police said at least two people were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Barbatajimaroa was arrested and is now accused of four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
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