Man crashes into parked cars while fleeing from police
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IDAHO FALLS — A 34-year-old man remains hospitalized after he allegedly fled from police and crashed into parked cars.
Idaho Falls Police report William Stebelton crashed into two parked cars while fleeing from officers, according to a news release.
The Idaho Falls man was driving a two‐door hatchback Scion near Woodruff Avenue and Kearney Street around 6:10 a.m. Thursday morning. When police attempted to stop Stebelton for an alleged traffic violation, police say he fled from them at a high rate of speed.
During his flight from police, Stebelton crashed into at least two parked vehicles on the 300 block of Ruth Avenue.
Police officials say Stebelton is a convicted felon and that he had in his possession a gun and methamphetamine at the time of the arrest.
Court records show Stebelton has previous convictions for felony aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon and attempted strangulation.
Stebelton and his 29‐year‐old female passenger were taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries related to the car crash.
Stebelton was later arrested on charges of felony eluding, felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and failure to purchase a driver’s license.
Stebelton is in police custody at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
No bond has been set.