Man leads Colorado Springs police on chase after hit-and-run accidents

The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a hit-and-run which involved multiple vehicles, including police cars, around 8 a.m. Thursday.

Officers first tried making contact with the suspect near the Beulah, Palmer Park area after being wanted for prior robberies. Friday, the suspect was identified as 30-year-old David Adkins.

Adkins then tried running from police, ramming two police cars before driving through a retaining wall at a nearby carwash.

Police say Adkins allegedly struck many other vehicles as well, however, that number has not been released at this time. He was also reported by witnesses for several reports of reckless driving.

Adkins continued driving southbound in northbound lanes of Academy Blvd. He then made it to the Garden of the Gods area and struck another vehicle there.

The chase ended at another hit-and-run near Constitution and Circle, where he attempted to flee from the vehicle. Officers and a Police K9 were then able to contain the area and chase the man on foot.

He was taken into custody and is currently at a nearby hospital.

Here’s a list of charges Adkins faces and when they happened:

April 13, 2018 – Aggravated Robbery
August 29, 2018 – Felony Theft Warrant
August 31, 2018 – Burglary Warrant
September 18, 2018 – Aggravated Robbery of Ambassador Adult Theatre
September 18, 2018 – Aggravated Robbery of Little Caesar’s Pizza
September 19, 2018 – Attempted Aggravated Robbery of Moneytree
September 27, 2018 – Aggravated Robbery of Circle K
September 27, 2018 – Felony Criminal Mischief, Vehicular Eluding, Reckless
Endangerment, and Reckless Driving