Chase Ends After Crashing Head-On With SAPD Cruiser

SAN ANGELO, TX – A 26-year-old Eden man is facing multiple charges after he intentionally crashed into a San Angelo Police Officer’s vehicle during a late-night weekend pursuit.

According to the San Angelo Police Department, on April 11, an incident occurred around 11:00 p.m.  when police were dispatched to the Star Stop located at 107 South Abe Street for the report of a man attempting to force a woman inside his vehicle. 

A responding officer who observed the suspect’s blue 1993 Ford pickup truck leaving the store’s parking lot initiated a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Abe Street; however, the driver fled when the officer attempted to make contact and a pursuit ensued. 

At one point during the pursuit, the suspect vehicle slowed down enough to allow the victim to jump out of the passenger side. The suspect vehicle then intentionally drove head-on into a police officer’s patrol unit that was attempting to prevent the suspect’s escape. After pushing the officer’s vehicle out of the way, the suspect continued fleeing into Concho County where he led DPS Troopers in a lengthy pursuit.

According to the Concho County Sheriff's Office the suspect led officers down County Road 1640, then traveled north to Paint Rock and then back south around, the City Streets of Eden and numerous County Roads. The suspect, later identified as Brandon J. Wilson, exited his vehicle after crashing into a ranch gate on County Road 1115 and continued to evade on foot until he was taken into custody by Concho County Deputies and Texas DPS Troopers at approximately 12:54 a.m.

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers charged Wilson with Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, Deadly Conduct, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving While License Invalid. 

The victim who exited Wilson’s vehicle, Wilson’s 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, was not injured. The officer involved in the collision was not injured. The officer has been an employee with the Department since August 2018. 

Additional charges may be forthcoming pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.