Spokane: Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and Colliding With a Patrol Vehicle

~ Spokane Police Officers responded to a call on March 9th at approximately 11:30 pm in the area of 2300 E. Sanson. The call was made by a concerned citizen who reported seeing individuals outside with guns and then getting into a Chrysler 300.

According to Officer T. Leming, Public Information Officer for the Spokane Police Department, the department's drone unit was able to locate the vehicle and informed officers that it was traveling westbound. The vehicle eventually came to a stop near N. Normandie St. and W. Nebraska Ave.

Upon approaching the Chrysler 300 with their emergency lights activated, SPD officers attempted to make contact with the occupants of the vehicle. However, the vehicle fled from police through the neighborhood. Due to safety concerns for the community, officers quickly disengaged from pursuing the vehicle.

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The drone unit continued to track the Chrysler 300 as it drove through the neighborhood. A short time later, it struck a parked Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy patrol car, causing minor injuries to the deputy.

The male driver of the Chrysler 300 was seen exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot. He was later identified as 20-year-old Zamarius Wilder and arrested for Attempting to Elude and Vehicle Hit and Run with injury. Wilder has been booked into Spokane County Jail.

The incident is still under investigation at this time, according to Officer Leming. The Chrysler 300 has been seized pending a search warrant and further charges may be pending.

This is an ongoing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact SPD at tleming@spokanepolice.org.

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