(La Porte County, IN) - An alleged drunk driver has been accused of fleeing La Porte County Police at various speeds for several miles last night.

 

Christopher Orozco, 41, of South Bend was charged with Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.

 

According to police, Orozco fled when an officer tried pulling him over for speeding and erratic driving in the area of Indiana 2 and 300 East. His speed then varied from 30 mph to 85 mph during the entire pursuit, which ended after at least one of his tires was flattened by stop sticks on Indiana 2 near Willow Road in St. Joseph County.

 

A bottle of liquor in his lap reportedly fell onto the pavement when Orozco stepped out of the vehicle.

 

According to police, Orozco told the officer he fled because it was his birthday and he wanted to go on a “joyride.” He allegedly refused a certified breathalyzer test, which is grounds for automatic filing of OWI charges in Indiana.