High Speed Chase in Renville County

Two people were arrested after a high speed chase in Renville County early Tuesday morning. The sheriff’s department says at approximately 2 A.M. Tuesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2013 Buick sedan traveling southbound on Highway 23, just north of Highway 212, for a speed violation. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver suddenly accelerated, initiating a high-speed pursuit.

The suspect vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 MPH and displayed reckless driving behavior throughout the 16-mile pursuit. The chase ended when law enforcement successfully deployed a tire deflation device on Highway 212, just outside the city of Renville. Following the deployment, the vehicle came to a stop, and both occupants fled on foot.

A police K9 unit was deployed, and both individuals—a 39-year-old male and a 38-year-old female, neither of whom are from the area—were located and taken into custody a short time later. Controlled substances were recovered at the scene, and the driver showed signs of impairment. As a precaution, both individuals were transported to HealthPartners Olivia for medical evaluation. After being medically cleared, they were booked into the Renville County Jail on several charges including: Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle, Fleeing a Peace Officer by Means, Other Than a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Impaired, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Obstruction of Legal Process.

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Renville Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Granite Falls Police Department, Sheriff’s Offices from Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, and Redwood Counties, as well as the Renville Medical Response Unit and Olivia Ambulance.