A driver who allegedly really feel asleep drunk whereas in the course of Interstate 495 was later chased by troopers, who deflated his tires earlier than taking him into custody.
Newburyport man Kristopher Cole, 29, is dealing with costs after Wednesday morning’s chase on 495 south.
Massachusetts State Police acquired experiences at round 1:13 a.m. of a darkish coloured automobile stopped within the center lane of 495 south in Lowell. When troopers responded to the scene, they discovered that the driving force — later recognized as Cole — was sleeping.
“Suddenly and without warning during the police response, the operator awoke and sped off to evade police,” State Police mentioned in an announcement. “Troopers observed the operator reach speeds of approximately 100 mph as he continued on Interstate 495 south.”
Troopers then deployed “Star Chase” and a stinger designed to deflate all 4 tires.
After the tires deflated, the automobile continued on Interstate 495 south into Bolton at speeds between 34 and 45 mph.
The automobile at round 1:45 a.m. got here to a whole cease, and troopers took Cole into custody with out additional incident or injury to any automobiles.
Cole was charged with failure to cease, working inebriated, and possession of ammunition with out an FID.
