FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (WLUK) — A high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into a field on [insert date and time].
The pursuit initiated after State Troopers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Dewayne Stokes, 44, of Milwaukee, who had an active felony warrant. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded and entered the chase, which spanned approximately 4.5 miles across local roads and the interstate.
Authorities reported that Stokes reversed direction off an exit ramp and maneuvered through streets and parking lots before losing control. The vehicle exited the interstate at high speed, drove into a ditch, climbed an embankment, and became airborne over the roadway, narrowly missing another vehicle below.
After landing, the vehicle crashed into a field. Stokes and a passenger attempted to flee on foot, but responding officers apprehended Stokes quickly. He suffered minor injuries and received medical treatment before being taken into custody.
Stokes faces multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding police, recklessly endangering safety, bail jumping, resisting officers, firearm possession by a felon, and marijuana possession. He was previously out on bond in a separate felony case related to an alleged stolen vehicle.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details at this time.