Man arrested after crashing into police car during pursuit

VERMILLION COUNTY- An Illinois man was arrested when police say he crashed into a police car during a pursuit Thursday afternoon in Vermillion County.

 Caleb L. Trotter, 21, Champaign, was booked into the Vermillion County Jail and charged with:

• Resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, Felony 6
• Criminal recklessness, Felony 5
• Reckless driving, Class B Misdemeanor
• Operator never licensed, Class C Misdemeanor 

According to the report, an Indiana State Police trooper initiated a traffic stop on the white KIA for speeding northbound on SR 63 near CR1250 S just before 1:30 p.m. The driver disregarded the emergency lights and fled in the car. He even  continued to flee northbound on deflated tires after a tire deflation device was used.

Sgt. Matt Ames explained that the suspect was clocked reaching speeds around 120 mph and only stopped when crashing into a sheriff's vehicle, which had joined in the police chase. 

"The vehicle eventually came to a stop when it struck a Vermillion County deputy’s patrol vehicle in the rear at SR 63 and US 136," Ames said.   "It was at this time that the suspect then exited the vehicle and attempted to run."

Assisting: Vermillion County and Fountain County Sheriff's Departments.