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FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An Appleton woman was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties.
Around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper was in pursuit of a vehicle on I-41 going southbound, entering Winnebago County.
The driver of the vehicle was spotted driving in excess of 100 mph, weaving in both lanes, appearing to be impaired.
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies set up on I-41 near the Fond du Lac and the Winnebago County Line.
A deputy saw the suspect vehicle on I-41 southbound operating at 110 mph and weaving in both lanes. The driver disregarded the deputy’s emergency lights and siren and continued reaching speeds of 120 mph.
Deputies deployed Stop Stick tire deflation devices on I-41 at Townline Road. The suspect vehicle continued, striking another Stop Stick deployed by a Wisconsin State Trooper. The suspect vehicle eventually stopped on I-41 at County Highway OO after three tires were deflated.
The driver, a 25-year-old Appleton woman was taken in to custody without further incident.
The driver was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding and suspicion of operating while impaired. The driver was taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail.
The Fond du Lac County pursuit lasted approximately 6.6 miles, and no civilians or officers were injured.
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