North Carolina driver accused of 130 mph chase that crashed into three police cars

Devin Valdivia, 25, was arrested on Nov. 7 after leading police on a high-speed chase across Iredell County. Court documents allege he reached speeds of up to 130 mph and collided with three police vehicles during the pursuit.

The incident began on the night of Nov. 7 when officers responded to reports of a possibly impaired driver. Police attempted to stop Valdivia on Langtree Road, but he fled before driving into oncoming traffic. He subsequently struck a Mooresville police car before heading south on Interstate 77.

According to police, Valdivia exited I-77 at Sam Furr Road, where his vehicle crashed into a second police car. He continued fleeing and drove into oncoming traffic again. He later returned to the interstate and took Exit 28.

Court records state that Valdivia drove 100 mph in a 65-mph zone on I-77 and failed to maintain lane control. A short time later, his vehicle was involved in a third crash with a police car. One officer suffered a fractured bone in his hand during the pursuit.

Valdivia eventually jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot before officers caught him. He now faces 10 charges, including felony fleeing to elude arrest, felony assault on a law enforcement officer, and driving while impaired. Arrest records show he has prior convictions in Lincoln County and Gaston County for similar offenses.

The case is currently moving through the court system. No specific trial date was listed in the initial arrest records provided by authorities.