A man was arrested following a chase in Henry County on Saturday. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, at 4:40 pm the Martinsville/Henry County Communication Center received a call regarding a reckless driver operating a gray Toyota sedan on Virginia Avenue in Collinsville traveling toward Walmart. The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving across the roadway and nearly struck several vehicles.
Deputies observed the vehicle failing to stay in its lane of travel. The deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver disregarded the emergency equipment and continued traveling on Virginia Avenue before turning onto Commonwealth Boulevard.
The deputies engaged in a low-speed pursuit, with speeds averaging around 35 mph. Due to the low speeds, deputies were able to position their vehicles in front of the suspect in an effort to safely stop him. The suspect vehicle subsequently struck the rear of a deputy’s vehicle, at which point the pursuit was brought to a stop near Chopstix’s on Commonwealth Blvd. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
63-year-old Eric Williams of Cascade, has been charged with:
- Felony Eluding Police
- Driving Under the Influence
- Driving Without a License
- Failure to Maintain his Lane
- and Insufficient Tread Depth
Williams is being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.