Man Arrested after Police Pursuit Ends with Crash in Whitehaven, Court Records Show

Summary

A man was arrested after a police pursuit ended with a crash in Whitehaven, court records show.

The pursuit began around 10:30 p.m. Sunday when a Whitehaven police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, according to court records.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as 32-year-old John Smith, failed to stop and led police on a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph, records show.

Pursuit and Arrest

The pursuit continued into Whitley County, where Smith's vehicle crashed into a ditch, records show.

Smith was taken into custody and charged with felony evading arrest, driving under the influence, and several traffic violations, according to court records.

He was lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center.

Investigation Ongoing

The Whitley County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (555) 123-4567.