LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A driver who police say tried to avoid a traffic stop is now jailed after suffering moderate injuries in a crash Monday evening.
According to LPD, an officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on Slide Road near 37th Street at 9:43 p.m. The driver didn’t stop, leading the officer to initiate a pursuit, which didn’t last long.
The driver crashed into a utility pole and tree near Slide Road and 46th Street.
LPD reports the driver suffered moderate injuries and was cleared by EMS. That person was then taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center.
As of late Monday night, Slide Road between 37th and 46th Streets was completely blocked.
This story will be updated when additional information becomes available.
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