(La Porte County, IN) - A driver who collided with a piece of heavy machinery in a construction zone on U.S. 20 in La Porte County then fled was later taken into custody.

Chad Renfro, 37, of North Liberty is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with leaving the scene of an accident as a Level 6 felony.

According to La Porte County Police, Renfro on August 21 passed a vehicle at what appeared to be full highway speed before hitting his brakes and skidding into an excavator.  

The investigation shows Renfro was last seen limping away from the scene, police said.

Police said the driver of the excavator, William Stayback, suffered a possible broken kneecap.

Renfro, who arrested the following day, posted bond two days before appearing for his initial court hearing on Monday.

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 16.