Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crash in Denver metro area

Correction: Police initially reported that the suspect was naked when they were arrested, but later corrected their statement.

Police in the Denver metro area made an arrest late Sunday night after a driver reportedly tried to escape an officer.

According to the Lakewood Police Department, an officer spotted an Infiniti sedan driving recklessly down Wadsworth Boulevard. They said the driver was quickly changing lanes, and the officer activated their lights to attempt a traffic stop.

The suspect reportedly sped north on Wadsworth Boulevard. LPD said the officer didn't try to chase the suspect and disengaged the traffic stop. However, the suspect's vehicle ran a red light at Alameda Avenue, causing a multi-vehicle crash.

They arrested the driver of the Infinity and jailed him.

Police said two people were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The intersection was temporarily closed while authorities investigated and cleared the scene.