CLINTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Clinton resident, Mario Delgado Jr., 26, appeared in Big Stone County District Court on Wednesday. Delgado faces charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and reckless driving.
The incident began Tuesday night when a deputy attempted to stop Delgado for a traffic violation in Clinton. Delgado fled in his vehicle, reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph while making several high-speed turns on city streets.
The pursuit concluded when Delgado crashed into a fire hydrant. He attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly afterward.
Delgado was booked into the Traverse County Jail in Wheaton and has since posted bail.
Chris Harper was reporting for trfnews.i234.me