Fargo Chase Ends in Felony Charge for Moorhead Man

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces a felony charge following an alleged high-speed chase and crash.

Robert Wayne Sayers was charged Friday in Cass County District Court.

He faces reckless endangerment with extreme indifference, a Class C felony. Sayers was arraigned Friday afternoon.

The case remains pending in court. A charge is an accusation, and Sayers is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Vehicle Followed Through Fargo Neighborhood

Police responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The crash happened near 58th Street South and Beach Lane Street South.

The victim said he and another driver had been shooting hockey pucks at Sheyenne High School.

They later passed a parking lot containing a Cadillac and several occupants.

The victim believed the Cadillac’s occupants thought they were being watched.

Police said the Cadillac then followed both vehicles through the residential neighborhood.

The victim reported speeds near 50 mph during the pursuit. He slowed near a stop sign while preparing to turn.

Police said the Cadillac then struck the victim’s vehicle from behind.

The victim told investigators he feared for his life during the chase.

Robert Wayne Sayers booking photo

A witness reported seeing both vehicles moving at extreme speed through the residential area.

A nearby home’s Ring camera also recorded the incident, according to police.

Investigators have not released the video publicly. The report did not describe injuries from the crash.

Police said Sayers showed signs of possible impairment after the collision.

Officers reported a strong odor of alcohol and uncooperative behavior.

Sayers was arrested at the scene. The information provided did not list a separate impaired-driving charge.

The victim’s vehicle remained drivable after the crash. However, it had damage across several areas.

Police documented damage to the rear bumper and both side doors.

A running board was also missing from the vehicle.

Public safety information is available from the Fargo Police Department.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.