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Gideon Guy Griffin

Age : 37

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 01/16/2026

Location : Mono Way near Hillsdale Drive

City : East Sonora

County : Tuolumne

State : California

Agency : Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/16/2026, a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Gideon Guy Griffin on Mono Way in East Sonora. The deputy activated emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. Griffin did not stop and continued driving, prompting a pursuit along Mono Way. During the pursuit, Griffin lost control of the vehicle near Hillsdale Drive, left the roadway, and crashed. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced Griffin dead at the crash site. Authorities have not released detailed information about speeds involved or the original reason for the attempted stop. Officials have not announced whether dash camera or body-worn camera footage will be released. The California Highway Patrol is assisting with the crash investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/article_6b544e94-a394-479d-9d95-d10076f9e018.html