09-09-2017 21:28 via sacramento.cbslocal.com

Car Theft Suspect Drowns While Fleeing From Police

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS13) – Authorities say a car theft suspect drowned while fleeing from Rancho Cordova Police officers Saturday morning.
It happened just after 7 a.m.  Officers spotted a stolen vehicle occupied by two males near Coloma Road and Sunrise Boulevard. When officers attempted to make a traffic stop, the suspected car thief lead them on a chase entering Highway 50 at speeds higher than 100 mph.
The suspect exited at Howe Avenue and entered the Howe Avenue River Acce
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