From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A Columbus, Ga. man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from Trussville Police on Tuesday, according to TPD Lt. Clint Riner.
Christopher Keith Floyd has been charged with attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, illegal possession of prescription drugs, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
On April 23 at approximately 3:39 p.m., Trussville Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Ford Explorer driven by Floyd that was traveling southbound near the 1600 block of Gadsden Highway.
According to police, Floyd failed to yield and began “driving erratically” before turning on to Edwards Lake Road.
The Floyd’s car then struck multiple other vehicles along the road before ultimately becoming disabled near Huffman Road and Old Springville Road.
He then attempted to flee on foot and was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
According to police, Floyd will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail where he will have a bond totaling $56,000.