19-year-old crashes car while leading NSP on 110 mph chase
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska State Patrol Troopers have arrested one person following a pursuit in Omaha overnight.
At approximately 12:45 am on Thursday, a trooper observed a westbound Acura sedan speeding over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 in Omaha near 84th street.
The trooper initiated a traffic stop, but as the trooper approached the vehicle, attempting to make contact, the driver accelerated and fled the traffic stop. Another trooper initiated in pursuit.
The fleeing vehicle reached speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour before losing control and crashing near the L Street interchange. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Chase Groves, age 19 of Omaha was taken into custody without further incident.
After being treated for minor injuries at Bergan Mercy Hospital, Groves was lodged in Douglas County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and possession of marijuana – less than one ounce.
