SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Officials have identified the suspect who they say led troopers on a chase that ended in a crash near Interstate 20 in Smith County.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. Adam Albritton, troopers were the suspect's vehicle near FM 14 and Interstate 20.
Sgt. Albritton tells CBS19 the suspect, identified as Rodrick Jones, 19, of Louisiana, evaded troopers while they tried to pull him over for a traffic violation. Officials say Jones then ran the stop sign at the FM 14 exit and hit an air conditioning company vehicle.
When looking inside the Jones vehicle, troopers on the scene said they found marijuana and a gun.
Jones, who has warrants in Navarro County, and the AC company driver were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
DPS says after receiving treatment, Jones was taken back to Navarro County where he was booked into jail on the following charges:
- Evading arrest
- Resisting arrest
- Unlawfully carrying weapon
- Possession of Marijuana greater than 2 oz.
- Evading arrest detention officer
- Possession of Marijuana greater than 2 oz.
The investigation is ongoing.