At approximately 1:55 AM Friday morning, June 17, 2011, a deputy sheriff assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station observed a 2005 Nissan 300ZX, stopped in the middle of an intersection at Railroad Avenue and 8th street in Newhall. When he attempted to contact the driver, the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle, which was traveling southbound on Newhall Avenue, entered the driveway of a Chevron Gas Station located at 20500 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. The suspect’s car collided into four gas pumps, dislodging them from their bases. The collision was responsible for damaging a support pillar causing the metal overhang to fall to the ground.
A fire erupted at the gas pumps. The fire was ultimately extinguished by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. The driver, Travis Kolbo MW/30, and passenger, Kimberly Cameron FW/30, were injured as a result of the collision. They were both taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for treatment to their injuries.
The possibility of alcohol intoxication is currently under investigation by Traffic Office personnel assigned to Santa Clarita Valley Station. Anyone witnessing the incident is urged to call Detective Magg at (661) 799-5109.