Cape Cod Man Flees Traffic Stop Before Crashing Car

FALMOUTH, MA — A Cape Cod man faces multiple driving charges after fleeing the scene of a traffic stop before crashing his car.

Around 8:50 p.m. on Monday, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Homestead Lane for speeding.

During the stop, officers identified the driver as Elijah Williams, 28, of Falmouth.

"While interacting with Williams, officers observed narcotics paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle," police said. "When officers ordered him to exit the vehicle to conduct a search, Williams refused and ignored repeated commands to comply. As officers attempted to open the vehicle door, Williams put the vehicle in drive and fled the scene at a high rate of speed onto Maravista [Avenue]."

Another patrol unit in the area saw Williams driving his car on the street, attempting to conduct a stop while they estimated Williams was driving about 80 mph past Teaticket Elementary School. Police terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns, they said.

However, officers soon located the car in front of 178 Menauhant Road after Williams crashed it before attempting to flee the scene on foot. He was detained and taken into custody.

Williams faces charges of negligent operation of a vehicle, failure to stop for police, leaving the scene of property damage, speeding, marked lanes violation and drug possession.

He was released on bail on personal recognizance.