Early morning high-speed chase in Idaho Falls ends in arrest
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IDAHO FALLS – Bonneville County Sherif’s deputies arrested an intoxicated man early Wednesday morning after a brief pursuit that ended when deputies disabled his vehicle.
Around 3 a.m., a deputy saw a man, later identified as 30-year-old Miguel Trejo Duran, driving over the speed limit and failing to maintain his lane on Northgate Mile in Idaho Falls. He tried pulling him over, and Duran swerved to avoid rear-ending another vehicle at the Lincoln Road intersection before continuing at a high rate of speed on North Yellowstone.
During this time, Duran was weaving in his lane, and at one point, driving off the road. He still would not pull over for the deputy.
As they approached North Yellowstone and 49th North, the deputy utilized the Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) to stop the vehicle. Deputies were then able to approach and take Duran safely into custody.
Duran showed signs of impairment and deputies found open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital to obtain a blood sample and determine his level of intoxication before being transported and booked into the Bonneville County Jail.
Mr. Duran was booked into jail on felonies for driving under the influence and eluding.
No one else was in the vehicle with him.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone of how important it is to avoid getting behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking or using intoxicating substances, regardless of how much. It is not worth the risk to other drivers and yourself. It’s much easier to plan ahead and find a safe ride home.