Suspect Allegedly Hit Three Police Cars at Speeds Up to 130 MPH
Devin Valdivia faces ten charges after a chase in Iredell County that ended with him fleeing on foot.
By Alina Campbell ·
Police in Iredell County, North Carolina, say a high-speed chase resulted in three collisions with law enforcement vehicles. Authorities arrested Devin Valdivia, 25, on Saturday, November 7.
Court documents allege Valdivia drove up to 130 mph while trying to escape officers. The pursuit began on Langtree Road and Statesville Highway. Valdivia is accused of driving into oncoming traffic and failing to control his lane.
The chase moved onto Interstate 77. Valdivia reportedly hit a Mooresville police car before exiting at Sam Furr Road. A second crash occurred between his vehicle and another police car at that location. He continued driving into oncoming traffic before returning to the interstate.
Records indicate Valdivia drove 100 mph in a 65 mph zone on I-77. He took Exit 28, where his vehicle struck a third police car. An officer suffered a fractured bone in his hand during the impact, according to court records.
Valdivia jumped from his car and ran on foot before officers caught him. He now faces ten charges. These include felony fleeing to elude arrest, felony assault on a law enforcement officer, and driving while impaired.
Arrest records show Valdivia has prior convictions in Lincoln County. He was previously found guilty of assault on a government official and attempted fleeing to elude arrest. He also has a prior driving while impaired conviction in Gaston County.
