Trinidad Teenager Facing Felony Charges After Multi-Vehicle Collision During High-Speed Henderson County Pursuit

17-year-old Caidyn Farris faces felony charges after crashing a stolen car into another vehicle during a high-speed chase through Henderson County.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from KLTV

Emergency Response to Suicidal Subject Leads to Pursuit

The incident began as a welfare check when the Tool Police Department was dispatched to Arnold Hills Road to investigate reports of a suicidal individual. Upon arrival, officers identified the subject as 17-year-old Caidyn Christopher Farris of Trinidad. According to the arrest affidavit, Farris was positioned in a vehicle that was later confirmed to be stolen. When a responding officer pulled behind the vehicle to initiate contact, Farris allegedly accelerated away from the scene, triggering a pursuit.

Collision on State Highway 274 and Extended Flight

The chase escalated as Farris navigated the stolen vehicle at high speeds onto State Highway 274. During the flight, the suspect reportedly lost control or disregarded traffic patterns, resulting in a collision with another vehicle on the highway. Despite the impact, Farris did not stop to render aid or exchange information, instead continuing the high-speed escape attempt through Henderson County.

Conclusion of Pursuit and Physical Crash in Trinidad

The pursuit finally reached its conclusion in the city of Trinidad. Law enforcement officials reported that the chase ended when Farris wrecked the stolen vehicle, rendering it inoperable. Officers were able to move in and detain the teenager without further incident following the final collision. The secondary vehicle involved in the Highway 274 crash was assessed for damages, though specific details regarding injuries to the other driver have not been released.