STURGIS, S.D. – Authorities say an Iowa man was arrested following a high speed chase that ended near Sturgis Monday.
According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a pickup truck driving the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of I-90 early Monday morning and attempted to pull the vehicle over. Andrew Carlson of Iowa then drove through the median and entered into the westbound lanes of the interstate, reaching speeds of 85 to 90 miles per hour.
Deputies informed Sturgis Police officers of the pursuit, and officers worked alongside deputies to set up spike strips near mile marker 32. The suspect tried to avoid the spikes and drove at a Sturgis officer. The officer moved out of the way, and the spike strips successfully deflated the tires of the pickup. Carlson continued to drive into Sturgis where he came to a stop and surrendered.
Carlson was taken into custody and brought to the Meade County Jail. He is charged with Aggravated Assault against Law Enforcement, Aggravated Alluding, and ten more violations.
