Man arrested following crash and standoff in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is in custody following a crash in southeast Fresno Sunday night.

Police were called to the collision at Lowe and Parallel Avenues, near First St. and Ventura Ave. around 8:00 p.m.

When officers arrived they found a man inside the car that refused to follow orders.

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They say the man told them he wanted them to shoot him so they pulled back and called for additional resources.

Officers learned that it may have started as a domestic disturbance that led to the crash.

The man was eventually arrested.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000.