SoCal teen on electric dirt bike leads half a dozen patrol cars on bizarre, speedy pursuit
Key takeaways
- A bizarre pursuit unfolded along the residential streets of Oceanside this week as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen whizzing away from them on an electric dirt bike.
- The suspect, identified as Hunter Bellish, is accused of speeding more than 50 mph, running multiple red lights and even knocking a deputy off a motorcycle, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
- The pursuit began at 3:15 p.m Tuesday, when a motorcycle deputy attempted a traffic stop as Bellish was riding an unregistered Arctic Leopard electric dirt bike, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Electric dirt bikes and motorcycles were impounded by San Diego County sheriff’s deputies in an enforcement operation in March. A teen on an electric dirt bike who led deputies on a chase this week is facing felony charges. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Office) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow May 1, 2026 3 AM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A bizarre pursuit unfolded along the residential streets of Oceanside this week as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen whizzing away from them on an electric dirt bike.
The suspect, identified as Hunter Bellish, is accused of speeding more than 50 mph, running multiple red lights and even knocking a deputy off a motorcycle, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested on suspicion of felony evading police and felony reckless driving.