Solano County CHP Arrest Driver Who Brandished Gun on I-80
SOLANO COUNTY (CBS SF) -- Authorities in Solano County arrested a driver Tuesday morning who allegedly brandished a gun at another vehicle on I-80, CHP said.
According to social media posts by the Solano County CHP office, shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, CHP dispatch reported that the driver of a black Nissan Altima had brandished a handgun at another party on I-80.
A short time later, the Nissan Altima was spotted by CHP traveling on I-80 westbound at a high rate of speed.
Solano County CHP units were getting into position to intercept the suspect vehicle when it suddenly merged onto State Route 12 heading towards Napa.
The Nissan continued at a high rate of speed on State Route 12 when the vehicle attempted to make a U-turn and collided with a Honda Civic. The driver of the Honda received minor injuries, but the right front passenger and two unrestrained children in the back of the vehicle were not injured.
The driver of the Nissan attempted to discard a loaded handgun by throwing it into the nearby weeds, but CHP officers recovered the weapon. CHP said the Nissan driver was taken into custody and faces multiple charges.
Authorities did not identify the driver of the Nissan.
