Minot, ND — A traffic stop on Saturday evening led to a brief pursuit and an arrest after the driver fled from officers and crashed into another vehicle.
According to the Minot Police Department, the incident began at approximately 6:24 p.m. on January 11 when officers attempted to stop a Lexus LS in the 1800 block of South Broadway. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Minot, accelerated and fled the scene, reaching speeds of 60-65 mph. Due to adverse road conditions, officers decided not to pursue the vehicle immediately.
Shortly after, the Lexus collided with a Ford Escape in the 200 block of 11th Avenue SW. The Ford Escape sustained damage, though neither of the two occupants in the vehicle was injured.
The driver of the Lexus did not stop after the crash and continued westward, fleeing the scene. Officers quickly relocated the vehicle and resumed the pursuit. The chase lasted for approximately 3.4 miles, with the suspect weaving through various streets. The pursuit ultimately ended when the Lexus became stuck in a snowbank near 7th Street NE and Bavaria Drive.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect or additional details about the charges he faces. No injuries were reported from the collision, and the incident remains under investigation.
