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Man arrested after crashing into QuikTrip

Posted at 11:05 AM, Mar 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-18 14:48:07-04

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - A man was taken into custody after police say he crashed into a QuikTrip in Broken Arrow and fled the scene.

Friday morning police responded to the QuikTrip near Highway 51 and Houston Avenue after receiving reports of a hit and run.

Police say the suspect ran up onto the sidewalk at the QuikTrip and hit the building, knocking things off the shelves inside the store.

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When employees of the QuikTrip asked for insurance information, the suspect refused and fled the scene. A short while later, police caught up with the suspect, 32-year-old Chance Walbaum, and arrested him on several charges including possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, and leaving the scene of property collision.

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