November 10, 2026 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report on Monday, November 9, 2026, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a felony domestic violence incident involving a 22-year-old male from Twain Harte.

Before fleeing the scene, the suspect reportedly stabbed himself in the head multiple times with a knife. While deputies were on scene at the victim’s residence, the suspect returned. Upon seeing deputies at the residence, the suspect fled in a silver 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck at a high rate of speed, initiating a pursuit.

The suspect was traveling westbound on State Route 132 at a high rate of speed and in the opposite lane at times while fleeing from deputies. He failed to safely negotiate a curve, causing the truck to leave the roadway and overturn. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle.

Deputies immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision, and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with that investigation. Any additional information about the crash will be released through their office. Alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor, pending further investigation and toxicology.

Source: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office