FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (WLUK) — A high-speed police chase concluded when a driver lost control, crashing into a field on [specific date and time].
The pursuit began after a traffic stop revealed an active felony warrant for the suspect. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office assisted State Troopers during the chase, which lasted approximately 4.5 miles across local roads and the interstate.
Authorities reported that the driver, identified as 44-year-old Dewayne Stokes of Milwaukee, narrowly avoided colliding with another vehicle as he launched his car off an embankment before crashing into a field.
After the crash, Stokes and a passenger attempted to flee the scene but were quickly apprehended by officers. Stokes suffered minor injuries and received treatment before being taken into custody.
He faced multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding police, recklessly endangering safety, bail jumping, resisting officers, firearm possession by a felon, and marijuana possession. Stokes was already out on bond in a separate felony case involving a stolen vehicle.
The incident garnered significant attention as it unfolded, with investigators from local law enforcement currently processing the scene. Lane closures were reported on the affected roadways during the emergency response.