A man suspected of stealing a big rig filled with low-grade hazardous material led authorities on a three-hour pursuit before ultimately surrendering at a truck stop in Whitewater on Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit had began at about 10:30 a.m. between Barstow and Victorville, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver spoke with CHP officials on the phone and said he “didn’t want to go back to jail,” authorities said. The trailer is carrying non-RCRA material, or material that does not meet the definition of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Singer said. At about 1 p.m., the driver made a U-turn on Highway 62 and headed back toward the 10 Freeway.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 13, 2016 19:23 UTC