Man Involved in Multiple Hit-and-Runs Drives Onto CU Boulder's Football Field

On Thursday night, a driver suspected of multiple hit-and-run crashes was arrested after driving onto Folsom Field at the University of Colorado Boulder.

In a statement, the Boulder Police Department said, "At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, Boulder Police received a call about several hit-and-run crashes involving the same pickup truck near Foothills Parkway and Arapahoe Avenue. Witnesses reported that a man driving a blue pickup truck was involved in at least two hit-and-run crashes as well as striking several trees and signs before driving away. During this incident, the witnesses tried to stop the driver from leaving and one person was almost struck by the pickup truck. The driver continued driving, struck another car and more trees."

Boulder Police tried to stop the driver, but he eluded officers. Just minutes later, he was spotted near Colorado and 28th Street.

CU Boulder Police Department officers then tried to stop the truck on Stadium Drive, but the driver, once again, eluded officers before ramming a gate and driving onto Folsom Field. Boulder Police said the driver got out of his truck and surrendered after some negotiation.

The driver has been identified as Karl E. Haglund, 48, of Massachusetts. He was arrested for several charges, including:

Criminal attempt - vehicular assault
Reckless endangerment
Vehicular eluding
Three counts of leaving the scene of a crash after damage
Failure to obey a traffic control device
Driving without insurance
Criminal mischief $100,000 - $150,000
Obstruction of a peace officer
Trespassing

The Buffs are on the road this week for the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State in Fort Collins. A spokesperson for CU Athletics said they are assessing the damage to the field but believe it will not affect their home game against Baylor University on September 21.

Boulder Police said the investigation is ongoing. If you have information about the incident or believe you are a victim, call the department at 303-441-3333 and reference case 24-9524.