COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A stolen vehicle chase led to multiple crashes Thursday afternoon.
According to Colorado Springs Police, the incident began just after 1 p.m. Thursday near the 800 block of South Circle Drive where a suspect stole a Jeep while the owner was warming it up. This is also known as a puffer vehicle.
The vehicle owner proceeded to chase the suspect in the vehicle on foot as they drove away. During the initial chase, the suspect hit a vehicle.
The suspect continued to drive down Circle Drive, approaching East Fountain Blvd. where they rear-ended another vehicle.
The driver then proceeded to do donuts in a nearby parking lot before hitting a light pole. The driver of the Jeep then reentered Circle Drive before striking another vehicle on Fountain Blvd. rolling it over.
The suspect ran on foot from the scene, and struck someone with a flash light before being chased down and detained by people at the scene before officers arrived.
The Colorado Springs Police Department identified the suspect as 31-year-old Deandre Winston-Whitfield, who had multiple warrants at the time of his arrest. Winston-Whitfield is now facing charges of motor vehicle theft, 5 counts of reckless driving, and potentially assault as a result of this incident.
It is unclear if anyone was injured as a result of this incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is learned.
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