Zakary Dean Hirschfield, 24, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to felony eluding of a peace officer. The incident began with a traffic stop in Castle Pines, Colorado, where Hirschfield accelerated towards a deputy, leading to a high-speed chase that exceeded 100 mph. After crashing his vehicle, he fled on foot and was found hiding under a porch. Authorities discovered cocaine in his vehicle. District Attorney George Brauchler criticized previous law enforcement decisions that allowed Hirschfield to remain free prior to this incident.
Key facts
- Zakary Dean Hirschfield, 24, was sentenced to five years in prison.
- The high-speed chase occurred in January through Douglas County.
- Hirschfield reached speeds over 100 mph during the pursuit.
- He was found hiding under a porch after fleeing on foot.
- Cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found in his vehicle.
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