Man Arrested After Short Pursuit With Speeds Reaching Over 100 MPH

A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Officer was involved in a short high speed pursuit early Saturday morning.

At 3:42 AM, a deputy observed a vehicle going 105 mph south on Interstate 41.

The driver of the vehicle exited at Highway 49 and proceeded westbound. As the driver exited, it hit the median and damaged the front tire.

With the vehicle smoking, the driver approached 175 and turned north where he came to a stop near the Rock The House Bar.

A high risk stop was performed and initially the driver failed to comply to officers commands. Eventually the driver did comply and was taken into custody.

The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated 3rd offense and also cited for speeding.

The pursuit lasted a total of 4.7 miles.