TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Temple police arrested a suspect Friday afternoon after a traffic accident that led to a crash through a Veterans Affairs facility gate and a foot chase.
The incident began around 4 p.m. near South 1st Street and Avenue M when the driver struck another vehicle, according to the Temple Police Department. Instead of stopping, the suspect continued driving onto Veterans Affairs property and crashed through a secured gate.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect attempted to flee on foot. Police tried to detain the individual, but the suspect resisted arrest. Officers deployed a taser and took the suspect into custody.
The case remains under investigation. Police have not released additional details about the incident.
