Bellflower man accused in multi-county chase released from hospital
A man accused of being involved in a car chase across mid-Missouri could soon face criminal charges.
Thomas D. Lawrence, 23, of Bellflower, Missouri, was arrested by troopers in Callaway County around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Lawrence could face possible charges of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and resisting arrest.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol told ABC 17 News it joined the chase after law enforcement officers in Montgomery County reported a short pursuit Tuesday night.
Troopers said the car crashed on Route B near County Road 1017 in Callaway County after it hit a spike strip.
Lawrence was taken into custody by the Highway Patrol and transported to University Hospital in Columbia.
A spokesperson for the hospital told ABC 17 News Wednesday morning that Lawrence had been treated and released.
At last check, charges haven’t been filed against Lawrence.
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