ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police officers arrested a man Monday evening after authorities say he struck multiple vehicles and light poles while driving recklessly in downtown Asheville.
Police responded to several reports around 7:30 p.m. March 2 of a pickup truck endangering pedestrians, hitting vehicles and damaging street lights in the downtown area.
Officers located the vehicle, described as a GMC Sierra, on Walnut Street after it hit a parked car and appeared to become disabled. According to police, the driver ignored commands from officers and instead revved the engine as if trying to free the truck and leave the scene…