Update: Two arrested after ramming into deputy patrol car

Update 2/10 11:15 a.m:On February 9th at approximately 4:37pm a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a maroon Lincoln Town Car with two occupants for a traffic violation on I-15 south bound near the Sunnyside Exit. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 miles per hour and failed to yield to the Deputy’s lights and sirens. During this time the Deputy noticed that the Lincoln’s hood was attached by a bungee cord and was in danger of flying up into traffic or obstructing the driver’s view.

Due to safety concerns from the vehicles hood the Deputy attempted to get in front of the car and slow it down to a stop. During this time the suspects rammed in to the back of the Deputy’s patrol car as well as the sides. The Deputy then forced the vehicle into the snow covered median where it came to a stop.

At that time the driver fled on foot and was apprehended by assisting Deputies in a nearby field. The passenger remained in the vehicle and was taken into custody as well. The driver was identified as Christopher W. Hudson, 33 of Idaho Falls, and was found to have an active Felony Warrant from the Idaho Department of Corrections. The passenger was identified as Bryan J. Beck, 26 of Idaho Falls, and found to have an active Warrant out of Bonneville County for Probation Violation.

While on scene Deputies located multiple items drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine, totaling approximately 4 ounces, inside the car and in the field where Hudson was apprehended. Both Hudson and Beck were booked in to the Bonneville County Jail for their respective warrants and Felony Drug Trafficking. Hudson was also charged with Aggravated Battery for his actions in ramming the Deputy’s patrol car.

Update: At around 4:40 p.m. a Bonneville County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle south bound on I-15 near mile post 114 that they believed had two male suspects inside.

The vehicle failed to yield and rammed into the deputy’s patrol car. The Deputy then forced the suspect vehicle off into the median where it stopped. Both suspects were wanted on felony warrants and were taken into custody.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s office says the investigation is continuing and more details will be provided at a later time.

One lane of traffic was closed during the incident but it is now open again.

Original story: An accident on I-15 near Idaho Falls is backing up traffic in the Southbound lanes. One lane of traffic is closed as Bonneville County Sheriff’s office addresses the situation.

The crash is located at milepost 113 between Exit 108 and Exit 113. No word yet on how many were involved in the accident or what the extent of injuries or damage is.

According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell one vehicle in the accident was carrying several wanted individuals and when an arrest was attempted one vehicle ended up in the median.

We are continuing to try and obtain more details and will update this story with them as we receive them.