Man attempts to set himself on fire after fleeing law enforcement in Yuma
Marcos Icahuate
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A man attempted to set himself on fire after trying to flee from law enforcement, according to the Arizona Department of Safety (AZ DPS).
On Tuesday, November 4, at about 10:13 p.m., a DPS trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle near milepost 12 in Yuma.
The driver fled the trooper and a grappler was used to stop the vehicle.
Once stopped, the driver stepped out and attempted to set himself on fire, but it was put out by a passing truck driver, according to DPS.
The driver was then flown to a Phoenix hospital. When he’s released from the hospital, he’ll be charged with unlawful flight from law enforcement.