High-speed chase in St. Paul ends with two men dead
A vehicle hit a tree after traveling more than 100 mph during a pursuit that covered about a mile.
By Julia Wang ·
Law enforcement pursuits in the Twin Cities often raise questions about risk and reward on local roads. A high-speed chase in St. Paul ended early Saturday morning with two fatalities.
The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday. A Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a car at the intersection of Rose Avenue East and Burr Street North. The driver did not stop and sped away. The pursuit lasted roughly 50 seconds and covered approximately one mile.
According to the sheriff’s office, the fleeing vehicle reached speeds over 100 miles per hour. It hit a dip in the road at Wheelock Parkway, lost control, and struck a tree at the corner of Payne and Nebraska. The deputy remained about three blocks behind the car throughout the chase.
Two men were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. They were ejected from the car and died from their injuries. The deceased men were ages 27 and 29. The sheriff’s office has not yet released their names.
The driver had outstanding felony warrants for drug possession, drug trafficking, and fleeing police. The two victims were the only occupants of the vehicle involved in the crash.
