(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested an 18-year-old suspect after they allegedly struck a patrol car during an attempted stop.
At around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers attempted to contact a vehicle in a city park near the 900 block of Nolte Drive W near East Fountain Boulevard after hours. Upon police contact, the driver allegedly intentionally struck a marked patrol car, pushing it out of their way and escaping.
Nearby officers located the car and attempted a traffic stop; however, the vehicle fled again in a reckless manner, endangering the public, according to police.
Officers tracked down the vehicle, and the driver, 18-year-old Kodie Hannula, was arrested and booked at the Criminal Justice Center on probable cause for Vehicular Eluding, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Third-Degree Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief.

