(La Porte County, IN) - An argument between a 21 year old man and teenage girl in La Porte County resulted in a motor vehicle crash and impaired driving arrest.

 

Caleb Austin of La Porte was booked into the La Porte County Jail on charges of operating while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, domestic battery, criminal recklessness and leaving the scene of a crash.

 

According to La Porte County Police, Austin was a passenger at the time an argument erupted with the 17 year female driver, who was eastbound in the 4600 block of W. U.S. 20.

 

The investigation alleges Austin battered the driver then grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway.  The girl stopped the vehicle and stepped out.

 

Police said Austin got behind the wheel and fled then crashed into a ditch.

 

Austin fled on foot but was located walking about a half mile away along U.S. 20 and taken into custody, police said.