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Case forwarded to prosecuting attorney
BASIN CITY — Charges may be pending against a man believed to have led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase across areas of Franklin and Adams Counties.
The name of the suspect has yet to be released, as the case is still being investigated, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported. The details of the Saturday, Nov. 16, incident have been forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for possible charges.
The investigation stems from a chase that began when Franklin County deputies pursued an erratic driver at speeds in excess of 100 mph, records show.
Sgt. Luke Boneck said the pursuit started on Sagehill Road, between Elbow and Hendricks Roads, around 11:30 a.m. when officers noticed the suspect vehicle driving recklessly southbound.
When deputies followed, the driver drove away and turned onto Hendricks Road, records show. The vehicle failed to stop for pursuing law enforcement and accelerated to 120 mph.
The driver looped back northbound on state Highway 24, headed toward Othello, at 100 mph, records show. The driver drove into oncoming traffic and forced other vehicles off the road.
Concerned for the safety of others, deputies called off the pursuit at about 11:45 a.m., records show, noting no other vehicles were struck in the chase.
Franklin County deputies enlisted the help of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Othello Police Departments in determining the name of the driver, records show.
Having identified the alleged driver, charges were forward to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
Investigators located and impounded the suspected vehicle, records show, noting law enforcement has applied for a search warrant for evidence in the vehicle.
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