ORANGE, CT — A Norwich man faces multiple charges after police say his vehicle crashed into trees following a high-speed incident on Route 34.
Officer Mekhi Barnett was patrolling shortly after 1 a.m. when a Dodge Charger passed his cruiser at a high rate of speed.
Seconds later, Barnett found the vehicle wrecked against trees near the intersection of Walnut Hill Road after the driver lost control.
The driver was uninjured and no other parties were hurt in the crash.
Jabouin Kervens, 24, of Norwich, was arrested at the scene on charges of reckless driving, speeding and failure to maintain his lane.
Kervens is scheduled to appear Jan. 5 at Derby Superior Court.
