FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (WLUK) — A police chase culminating in a crash occurred on [date] at approximately [time] near Interstate [number].
The pursuit began after State Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Dewayne Stokes of Milwaukee, who had an active felony warrant. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office assisted, but Stokes fled, leading authorities on a chase of approximately 4.5 miles.
According to authorities, during the chase, Stokes reversed direction off an exit ramp and drove recklessly through streets and parking lots. The pursuit ended violently when he lost control while exiting the interstate, crashed into a ditch, climbed an embankment, and became airborne before landing in a field.
Another vehicle was passing below as Stokes's car flew overhead.
Stokes and a passenger attempted to flee the crash site but were quickly apprehended by law enforcement. Stokes sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment before his arrest.
Authorities reported that Stokes was already out on bond for a separate felony case involving a stolen vehicle. He now faces several charges, including fleeing and eluding police, recklessly endangering safety, bail jumping, resisting arrest, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of marijuana.
No other injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.