Vehicle blows through 2 red lights, driver arrested for dangerous driving

On April 7^th at 9:59 pm Police observed a vehicle driving erratically in the 1400 block of 18^th street. The vehicle was observed to blow through two red lights as it continued southbound. Police activated emergency equipment, but the vehicle did not stop and headed south out of town. A pursuit was not initiated. Officers observed the vehicle hit the ditch at the corner of 18^th street and the Eastern Access at a high rate of speed. No serious injuries were reported. An 18-year-old male was arrested for dangerous driving and flight from police. Alcohol was not a factor and the driver stated he was racing. The accused was later released for court on June 17^th, 2024.