Chattanooga, Tenn. — A man was arrested Sunday night after crashing a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit.
At approximately 8:20 p.m., deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Hyundai Elantra that was suspected to be stolen, located on Banks Road. When the driver, identified as Jalen Baker, refused to stop, a police chase ensued, which ended when the vehicle crashed into shrubbery at the intersection of Gillespie Road and Menlo Drive, rendering the car disabled.
Baker was apprehended at the scene, but an unknown passenger fled on foot and is still at large.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen by the Chattanooga Police Department on February 22.
Baker now faces several charges, including:
Felony evading
Reckless driving
Theft of a motor vehicle
Speeding
Driving on a suspended license
Seat belt violation
Additionally, Baker was found to have outstanding warrants from Session’s Court for theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Authorities continue to search for the passenger who fled on foot during the incident.
