An Austin man is in jail after allegedly speeding through Austin while drunk and fleeing from police early Saturday.

Eli Reyes, 23, of Austin, was arrested after police saw him driving east on Oakland Avenue E faster than 60 miles per hour, according to Police Chief Brian Krueger.

Krueger said officers were on patrol westbound on Oakland near the 700 block when they saw Reyes drive past in a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Police followed Reyes as he slowed and turned north at Eighth Street NE. Officers nearly caught up to Reyes on Fourth Avenue NE before Reyes turned toward Ninth Street NE.

Reyes lost control of his car at Fifth Avenue NE, as he jumped the boulevard, nearly hit a fire hydrant, pulled into a parking lane and stopped, according to Krueger.

Krueger said officers noticed Reyes had slurred speech before arresting him. Reyes allegedly would not follow instructions on a breath test as well. Reyes was arrested and taken to Mower County jail and his car was impounded. The case has been forwarded to the Mower County Attorney’s office.