Suspect flees scene in front of deputies, crashes car moments later

SLIDELL – Deputies took two people into custody during a traffic stop, one of whom attempted to flee the scene and crashed in the process. 

According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was taking an individual into custody after a traffic stop Monday when another passenger in the vehicle climbed into the driver’s seat and drove off. 

The passenger crashed the vehicle and was ejected. They were taken to a hospital following the crash and were later taken into custody. 

When deputies searched the vehicle, they found ski masks, burglary tools, three firearms, and various narcotics.