Appleton woman arrested in Fond du Lac County after I-41 pursuit reaches speeds of 120 mph
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol reported to the communications center around 3:30 a.m. Thursday that troopers were in pursuit of a vehicle southbound on Interstate 41 entering Winnebago County, with the suspect driving more than 100 miles per hour. That pursuit was terminated, but the vehicle continued south on the highway.
Additional reports indicated the vehicle was still speeding on the highway and weaving in both lanes without being pursued by law enforcement, and the driver may be impaired.
More news: Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office to file charges on suspect that led 23-mile chase
Deputies set up on the highway near the Fond du Lac and Winnebago County line, and one deputy found the suspect vehicle traveling at 110 mph and weaving in both lanes. The deputy followed with emergency lights and sirens, which the suspect ignored. As she continued, she reached speeds of 120 mph.
The involved law enforcement agencies deployed Stop Stick tire deflation devices on the highway, including deputies at Townline Road and a trooper farther south. The suspect hit both and eventually stopped near County OO with three tires deflated.
The woman was taken into custody without further incident. She was arrested on suspicion of felony fleeing and eluding and suspicion of operating while impaired, and she is being held at Fond du Lac County Jail.
The pursuit lasted about 6.6 miles while in Fond du Lac County, and no injuries were reported as a result.
More news: Wild Rose man leads Fond du Lac County deputies on 18-mile pursuit, ending in his arrest
Contact Daphne Lemke at dlemke@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: Appleton woman arrested after Fond du Lac police chase reaches 120 mph
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