NEW PALTZ – The State Police is searching for a 21-year-old who led troopers on a high-speed chase, which resulted in a multi-vehicle accident in New Paltz on Friday.

Troopers assigned Thruway Barracks in Kingston observed a 2021 Nissan traveling southbound on Interstate 87 near Exit 20 at a high rate of speed at about 1:51 p.m. Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver, Naveah J. Jackson, allegedly failed to comply, and a pursuit ensued for approximately 19 miles.

The pursuit was terminated near the New Paltz exit. The vehicle continued traveling at a high rate of speed into the Town of New Paltz. The suspect had been pursued by the Village of Catskill Police Department prior to entering the Thruway.

Once Jackson entered the Village of New Paltz, the Nissan was traveling westbound on Main Street when it struck the rear of a 2021 Mazda that was turning left onto North Front Street. The Nissan continued westbound and struck the rear driver side of a 2020 Tesla that was traveling eastbound. After striking the Tesla, the Nissan continued westbound and struck the rear of a stationary 2012 Suzuki in the westbound lane, becoming wedged between the Tesla and the Suzuki.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision. Jackson has not been apprehended and fled the scene of the collision.