Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Causing Multiple Crashes

A suspect was arrested Monday after eluding law enforcement, driving the wrong way on Interstate 25, and causing multiple crashes.

On September 15, 2025 around 12:30pm, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in south Loveland. The suspect refused to stop and began eluding deputies. He then began driving recklessly, going south in northbound lanes of I-25, causing multiple vehicles to crash. Deputies performed a PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique) to stop the car and safely took the driver into custody. Another adult was also in the vehicle; she was not injured and was released from the scene.

During the incident, a motorcyclist crashed to avoid the suspect vehicle. The rider was transported to an area hospital for care and has since been released. I-25 was closed for a period of time due to the investigation. 

The suspect, identified as Thomas Mazza (DOB 07/14/1994), was arrested and booked on the following charges:

• Vehicular Eluding - Results In Bodily Injury To Another (class 4 felony)
• Vehicular Eluding (class 5 felony)
• Attempted Criminally Negligent Homicide (class 5 felony) - 5 counts
• False Imprisonment - (class 2 misdemeanor)
• Drove Vehicle While Under The Influence Of Drugs (unclassified misdemeanor)
• Domestic Violence (enhancer)

A booking photo is attached. During his subsequent court hearing, it was noted that Mazza was out on bond for two other cases. The District Attorney’s Office requested a $100,000 cash-only bond, which the Court issued.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information about or video evidence of this incident is asked to contact LCSO Investigator Travis Fischer at (970) 498-5585. Video of the incident can be uploaded here: https://larimercso.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/so25_9486

People who want to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or www.stopcriminals.org.

The charges are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.