A man was arrested Saturday evening after a police pursuit on Highway 1 in San Mateo County that included an officer firing a single shot, authorities said Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol said officers responded at around 5 p.m. to reports of a black Acura driving recklessly on Highway 1 near Highway 84.
Officers attempted to stop the driver after the Acura was spotted on Highway 1 near Verde Road, but the driver kept going, authorities said. CHP officers pursued the vehicle northbound and coordinated with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit ended when officers were able to stop the Acura driver near Triple D Ranch, the CHP said.
An officer discharged one shot while responding to the incident, but there were no injuries.
The man driving the Acura was taken into custody without further incident, authorities said.
Traffic on Highway 1 was closed between Lobitos Creek and Tunitas Creek in coastal San Mateo County on Saturday night while authorities investigated, according to the CHP.
The incident remains under investigation.
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