FOREST COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Early Tuesday morning, while authorities were pursuing a driver speeding over 110 mph with no headlights in Forest County, a deputy crashed into a deer, totaling their squad car.
On October 14, around 6:35 a.m., the Forest County Sheriff’s Office stated they were contacted by an off-duty deputy about a speeding Audi on Highway 55 northbound. It was noted that the Audi was passing in a no-passing zone and had a ‘very loud’ exhaust.
Shortly after, an on-duty deputy spotted the vehicle near County Highway S, and while the deputy was turning around, the vehicle reportedly increased in speed.
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A second deputy who crossed paths with the Audi then noticed that its headlights were turned off and attempted a traffic stop. However, that deputy crashed into a deer during the pursuit, disabling his patrol vehicle.
The pursuit continued at speeds of over 110 mph, while the Audi allegedly continued to pass multiple vehicles ‘unsafely’ with its headlights turned off.
Mason Spray (Forest County Sheriff’s Office)
The suspect vehicle eventually came to a stop on the shoulder of Highway 8 near Tower Road in Crandon before heading back east into Crandon and stopping in the parking lot of a business.
Deputies were able to take the driver into custody. They were identified as Mason Daniel Spray of Deerbrook.
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Spray was taken to the Forest County Jail on the following charges:
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Vehicle Operator Flee / Elude Officer
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First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
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Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinols
Forest County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Forest County Community for their patience during this incident. We would also like to thank the drivers who came forward, providing statements regarding what they observed while on the roadway during this incident. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who would like to provide a statement regarding their observations during this incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Holding people accountable for their behavior is a team effort and Forest County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the community’s contribution toward that effort. Forest County Sheriff’s Office would also like to thank Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and Troy Bocek Towing for their assistance during this incident.
Forest County Sheriff’s Office
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