SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE (Wednesday): According to an SAPD press release, witnesses were able to inform SAPD officers that the driver of the semitrailer had fled the scene on foot and was possibly hiding in a residence in the 1600 block of Beacon. Officers were then able to locate the driver, David Conklin, 42, inside of the mentioned residence and he was ultimately taken into custody.
At the conclusion of the initial investigation, Conklin was charged with theft of property and he was transported to the Tom Green County Jail. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
ORIGINAL STORY:
At just before 5 p.m. today, San Angelo police and fire departments responded to a wreck on Bell and Beacon streets after a raised-bed semi pulled down several electric poles before the truck's trailer rolled over onto its side.
The driver, a 41-year-old man, fled the scene of the crash.
According to Sgt. Travis Griffith, officers quickly set up a perimeter and were able to locate the subject and take him into custody.
“The crash is being investigated. At the same time this occurred, we did get a report of a stolen vehicle. It appears the vehicle was stolen at the time of the crash,” Sgt. Griffith said at the scene.
Police said there were no injuries related to the crash. Charges are pending at this time.
