Drunk Driver Crashes After Pursuit
On 02/10/2023 at approximately 10:00 pm, Simi Valley Police Officers were working a DUI saturation detail. During the detail, one of the Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed (86mph), in the area of Tapo Canyon and Becky. An Officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle and broadcasted the information. The vehicle was located at Sequoia and Royal. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle collided with two parked cars at Elizondo and Hollister. The driver and lone occupant, Anthony Deason (DOB 2-14-1990) of Simi Valley, attempted to flee on foot, but was taken into custody at Hollister and Hartley without further incident.
Deason exhibited signs of intoxication. At the conclusion of the investigation, Deason was arrested for Drunk Driving, felony evading, and resisting arrest. Deason was transported to the Los Robles Hospital for injuries he received from the traffic collision. Deason was medically cleared and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail on the listed charges.
Address/Location
Simi Valley Police Department
3901 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-583-6950