The Columbia Police Department investigated a single vehicle collision with property damage which began early Monday morning, December 5, 2022, near the intersection of Hudson Street and Burksville Street.

The vehicle operator appeared to have lost control, damaging several utility lines before completely leaving the roadway and damaging fencing and building of Southern Petroleum on Burksville Street and coming to a stop. The party then fled on foot.

While on scene, a male juvenile was brought to the scene by his father, who advised officers that his son had contacted him by phone wanting to be picked up in town. It was soon determined that the juvenile had taken the family vehicle without permission after sneaking out of the home.

The male juvenile was released back into custody of parents and is currently facing multiple felony charges including wanton endangerment 1st degree, criminal mischief 1st degree, and fleeing and evading on foot 1st degree.

Officer Holly Necessary is the investigating Officer. She was assisted on scene by Deputy Chris Tweedy and Sgt Evan Burton.