In late September, police in Flagler County, Florida, just north of Daytona Beach, responded to several 911 calls regarding a hit-and-run car accident on U.S. Highway 1. Sheriff’s deputies located the at-fault Kia Sorento traveling at just 5 mph. Despite lights, sirens, and several commands through a cruiser loudspeaker, the Florida man wouldn’t stop.

Unfortunately, the Kia driver, a 33-year-old male with known mental health issues, was in the mid-crisis, according to a family member with him for part of the incident.

Before the hit-and-run, the driver displayed paranoia. At one point, he exited the SUV and waved at other cars before forcing his stepfather out of the car.

Shortly after, the Palm Coast, Florida, resident pulled in front of a Chrysler and braked suddenly, coming to a complete stop. The other vehicle couldn’t avoid the Sorento in time and rear-ended it with force. Several passengers were injured and required hospitalization, including two children.

The at-fault driver fled the scene with the Sorento’s rear bumper hanging down.

Several police cruisers caught up to the damaged Sorento and surrounded the driver, who refused to stop. The group traveled at a snail’s pace for several minutes. Authorities deployed stop sticks, which perforated one of the Sorento’s front tires.

Finally, the driver pulls the Sorento across the highway, making a U-turn into the shoulder grass, and ultimately surrenders to the Flagler County officers.

The Florida man received several charges from the Bunnell Police Department and the Flagler County Sheriff’s office: fleeing and eluding police, battery, obstruction, pre-trial release violation, and leaving the scene of a crash.

According to FlaglerLive.com, The pre-trial release violation comes after an incident in late August when the Florida authorities employed the Baker Act on the 33-year-old. This is a state law wherein authorities can force a hospital detention citing a mental health crisis. The man’s parents had called the police, and he had suggested he would steal a sheriff deputy’s vehicle. He got into a physical altercation with deputies at the hospital.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, folks can call or text 988, chat online at 988lifeline.org, or call the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.