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Driver in NW Iowa faces numerous charges after striking 2 patrol vehicles & leaving the scene

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January 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Ft. Dodge, Iowa – ISP District 7 Post)-  Officials with the Iowa State Patrol reported on social media, Saturday, that while assisting the Laurens’ Police Department with a single vehicle fatality crash, an unrelated vehicle hit both an Iowa State Patrol and a Lauren’s PD patrol car before fleeing the scene.
After the suspect vehicle was located driving on Hwy. 10, the Pocahontas Police Department was able to successfully deploy stop sticks. The driver continued “revving” their vehicle until the vehicle started on fire.

ISP Facebook page photo

The suspect attempted to flee on foot before being taken into custody. The unidentified suspect was charged with:

– Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.
– Eluding (2nd offense)
– Reckless driving
– Driving while suspended
– No SR22
– No proof of insurance
Havelock Fire Department and Laurens Ambulance Service were on scene quickly to assist and to put out the fire.Others assisting in the incident include Cedar Falls State Radio Communications Specialists, along with other local dispatchers.