KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a Kelseyville man who is alleged to have set a woman on fire on Friday, later leading deputies on a high speed chase.

Kevin Ray Parker, 54, is wanted in connection to the assault and subsequent chase that occurred early Friday morning, according to Lt. Steve Brooks.

At 6:25 a.m. Friday sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to the 6300 block of Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville for a report of a female screaming for help, Brooks said.

When the deputies arrived they contacted the female victim who said Parker had physically assaulted her, sprayed her with a flammable liquid and then set her on fire, according to Brooks.

As the victim was screaming in pain, Parker extinguished the fire and then said he would kill her later, Brooks said. The victim said when Parker stepped outside to get something from his motorcycle, she was able to escape the residence and contact a neighbor who called 911.

Parker reportedly left the residence on a motorcycle prior to deputies arriving at the residence. The victim told deputies that Parker may also be armed with a handgun, Brooks said.

The deputies noticed that some of the victim’s hair had been burned off the right side of her head and the house smelled of burned hair and lighter fluid. Brooks said the victim also had what appeared to be burns on the side of her neck. Deputies located additional evidence which supported the victim’s statement.

Deputies requested that Central Dispatch put out a description of Parker, his motorcycle and the possibility he may be armed to the surrounding law enforcement agencies, according to Brooks.

A short time later, a Lakeport Police officer who was in the area to assist located a motorcycle and rider who fit the description of Parker. Brooks said when the officer attempted to conduct an enforcement stop on the motorcycle, a pursuit ensued through downtown Kelseyville, eventually leading to Highway 29.

The motorcyclist continued south on Highway 29 at a high rate of speed. As they approached Red Hills Road the motorcycle turned onto a dirt road in the 7700 block of Highway 29 and continued, Brooks said.

As the pursuing officers continued down the dirt road they located the motorcycle parked next to some trees. Brooks said they also located several pieces of paperwork with Parker's name and address on them.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office along with the Lakeport Police and the California Highway Patrol attempted to locate Parker, but were unsuccessful, Brooks said.

Anyone who sees Parker is asked to contact 911 immediately and not approach him. Brooks said Parker is considered armed and dangerous.