Details On The Reckless Driving Incident On Interstate 25

A 31-year-old motorist is facing numerous charges after driving south in the northbound lane of Interstate 25 in Larimer County on Monday, causing several crashes and leading to a closure of the interstate.

Suspect was Already Out On Bond On Other Charges

At the time of the incident, the suspect was allegedly out on bond in two other criminal cases.

That's according to a post on the Larimer County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

According to the post, around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15, deputies tried to stop a motorist for traffic violations in south Loveland. The suspect refused to stop and tried to get away.

According to the release "He then began driving recklessly, going south in northbound lanes of I-25, causing multiple vehicles to crash. Deputies performed a PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique) to stop the car and safely took the driver into custody. Another adult was also in the vehicle; she was not injured and was released from the scene.

During the incident, a motorcyclist crashed to avoid the suspect vehicle. The rider was transported to an area hospital for care and has since been released. I-25 was closed for a period of time due to the investigation."

The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Thomas Mazza, was arrested on several charges:

• Vehicular Eluding - Results In Bodily Injury To Another (class 4 felony)

• Vehicular Eluding (class 5 felony)

• Attempted Criminally Negligent Homicide (class 5 felony) - 5 counts

• False Imprisonment - (class 2 misdemeanor)

• Drove Vehicle While Under The Influence Of Drugs (unclassified misdemeanor)

• Domestic Violence (enhancer)

Mazza's bond was set at $100,000, cash only..

The incident is still being investigated. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact LCSO Investigator Travis Fischer at (970) 498-5585. Video of the incident can be uploaded here: https://larimercso.evidence.com/.../public/so25_9486 

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Gallery Credit: Joy Greenwald

Source: Man Out On Bond Drives Wrong Way On I-25, Causing Crashes, Interstate Closure

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