MARIPOSA COUNTY, CA (KFSN) — The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office is releasing details on a crash during a chase that left a suspect dead.
On Monday, deputies were called to a domestic violence incident involving a 22-year-old man from Twain Harte.
Deputies say that before leaving the scene, he stabbed himself multiple times in the head.
Deputies were at the victim’s home when the suspect returned and saw them and sped off in a Chevy pickup.
A chase started on westbound Highway 132.
Deputies say the suspect was speeding and driving in the opposite lane at times.
The suspect eventually lost control during a curve and flipped the truck.
He was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the truck.
The California Highway Patrol is taking over the crash investigation.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
