Man arrested for possession of drugs and alcohol following car crash in Visalia, police say

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A antheral is facing respective charges aft Visalia constabulary recovered drugs and guns successful his car pursuing a clang successful Visalia connected Friday.

A Visalia constabulary serviceman attempted to halt a car for expired tags conscionable earlier 9:00 p.m. adjacent Court St. and Shannon Parkway.

The driver, 36-year-old Refugio Ortega, continued driving and entered a operation zone, wherever helium crashed into a ditch.

Ortega ran from the car and discarded respective loaded firearms and drugs on the mode until helium was caught and arrested.

Authorities besides recovered a ample magnitude of marijuana successful the car.

Two women were besides successful the car and were treated for insignificant injuries from the crash.

Ortega faces respective charges, including possession of marijuana for merchantability and deed and run.