Police arrest driver for felony DUI, hit-and-run
49-year-old Peter Terence Wells of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield man arrested in Paso Robles Monday
– Paso Robles Police arrested a Bakersfield man following a two-vehicle collision on Monday, March 24 at the intersection of State Route 46 East and Golden Hill Road.
The crash involved a 2020 Ford truck and a 2015 Jeep. The Ford driver was conscious but reported head and neck pain. The Jeep driver fled the scene on foot, with witnesses reporting him running north toward a nearby gas station.
Officers arrived within two minutes and began investigating the incident, according to a press release. Paso Robles Emergency Services and San Luis Ambulance provided medical care to the Ford driver, who was transported to a local hospital.
The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Peter Terence Wells of Bakersfield, was found hiding in the parking lot of Eagle Energy Gas Station at 2400 Golden Hill Rd. Wells attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief foot chase. Officers reported that he showed visible signs of alcohol intoxication.
Wells was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries from the collision. After being medically cleared, he was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on charges of felony DUI and felony hit-and-run, along with other misdemeanor violations.
The police department is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at (805) 237-6464. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling (805) 549-7867 or by texting “SLOTIPS” and the message to CRIMES (274637).
