PHOENIX, AZ : Driver arrested after racing through collision on Saturday, 7th November, 2020

A driver has been arrested after DPS officials say he raced through an accident scene nearly hitting several vehicles.

It happened around 9 p.m. near the Thomas road exit from the southbound I-17. DPS officials say troopers were attending to an accident when the man drove through the crime scene.

DPS says that the man was driving at a high speed and nearly hit a Phoenix Fire Department Fire Engine, troopers and fire personnel when it lost control and spun out.

Troopers attempted to stop the car but it took off. Troopers pursued the man to the I-17 frontage road near Grant Street when a pitting maneuver was conducted by a trooper to stop the fleeing car.

DPS officials say the man fought with troopers after they stopped his car. He is now in custody and booked on several felonies including DUI. No names have been released.

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