According to the local paper Daily Pilot, Jackson allegedly hit two cars when he turned off the 55 Freeway into Newport Boulevard and continued driving even when a police officer -- who was unaware that Jackson had bumped into cars -- tried to pull him over for driving with a blown tire and talking on the cellphone.
Jackson struck more cars while evading the police and almost hit pedestrians when he drove onto the sidewalk. Jackson ran through several red lights before finally stopping for the police.
A witness told the Daily Pilot that there were about 10 police cars, several police motorcycles and a police helicopter on the scene. Guns were drawn on Jackson during his surrender to the authorities.
Jackson was released early Wednesday on $25,000 bail posted by UFC President Dana White, who upon hearing of Jackson's arrest, immediately flew from Las Vegas to the Orange County Jail.
Jackson has a hearing set for August 15 at the Harbor Justice Center in Laguna Niguel, California, where he will face charges of felony evading, reckless driving, and hit and run.
UPDATE - No injuries were initially reported, but the Daily Pilot received an email sent Wednesday from a pregnant lady claiming that she sustained unknown injuries when her 2007 Cadillac Escalade was hit by Jackson's truck.
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