FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a chase and crash.
Just before 11p.m. March 9, police observed a Ford F-250 run the red light at the intersection of Main and Fulton Streets in Garden City and come to a complete stop in the center of the road.
Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver identified as 26-year-old Edwin Gonzalez-Lopez refused to stop, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit traveled east before ending in the 800 block of Fulton Street, when Gonzalez-Lopez lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole. At impact, Gonzalez-Lopez was ejected from the vehicle and ran from the scene before being apprehended.
Gonzalez-Lopez was transported to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment. Two unoccupied vehicles were struck by debris from the accident. The estimated damage to the utility pole is around $55,000.00.
After release from the hospital Gonzalez-Lopez was jailed on requested charges of Flee and Elude, Reckless Driving, Interference LEO, DUI, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License, Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle, Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident and Out-of-County Felony Warrant.