CASTAIC — A jail inmate commandeered a forklift Friday but crashed the vehicle and suffered serious injuries that will require the amputation of his foot, Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies said.
Jerry Hager, 35, who was serving time at the Peter J. Pitchess Honor Rancho jail for receiving stolen property, was driving the forklift through an open area at about 1:25 p.m. while another inmate rode on the side, Deputy Fidel Gonzalez said.
