Parolee at large flees from deputies -
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Published on: 5/25/2005
Last Visited: 5/26/2005
Jason Hopper, 24, of Hesperia is suspected of striking Deputy Rich Daniel, a Hesperia motorcycle officer.
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Daniel had pulled over Hopper for vehicle code violations just after 8 a.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Cottonwood Avenue, deputies said.
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The driver sped away and Daniel followed him until the suspect deliberately maneuvered his vehicle into the deputy, causing his motorcycle to go down, deputies said.Daniel suffered injuries to his right wrist, both arms and legs.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Roxanne Walker said Daniel was treated and released from St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley with a broken thumb as well as several cuts and bruises.