Fugitive driver arrested in Girona after hiding under a van

A 23-year-old man fled a police checkpoint, caused an accident, and was found hiding under a van.

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Girona's Municipal Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for resisting arrest and disobedience following a chase and accident during a checkpoint in Sant Narcís.

A 23-year-old driver, a resident of Girona, has been arrested by the Municipal Police as the alleged perpetrator of resisting arrest and disobeying authority. The incident occurred on June 9th at midday when the young man ignored officers' orders during a police checkpoint in the Sant Narcís neighborhood.
During his escape, the vehicle he was driving collided with a third car. Shortly after, the car was found abandoned in a nearby street, but without the driver inside.

"A worker from a nearby workshop alerted the patrol about a person hiding under a van."

a workshop worker
When officers arrived at the indicated location, the individual refused to come out, resisted, and was eventually arrested by the officers.