Motorcyclist fled Fond du Lac County deputies; speeds over 140 mph
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. - The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is searching for a motorcyclist who led deputies on several chases Monday night, May 4.
Motorcyclist sought
What we know:
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, around 8 p.m. a deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding and a license plate violation on I-41 near County Highway B in the Town of Byron.
Officials say the motorcyclist accelerated to speeds exceeding 130 mph. The pursuit was terminated.
At approximately 8:03 p.m., a second deputy observed the suspect exiting I-41 at South Hickory Street in the City of Fond du Lac.
After spotting the deputy, the suspect re-entered I-41 and accelerated to speeds over 140 mph. The deputy observed a license plate mounted beneath the seat at an angle, making it unreadable.
The deputy was unable to obtain the plate number and terminated the pursuit near W. Johnson Street.
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At approximately 8:06 p.m., a third deputy observed the suspect traveling northbound on I-41 near Townline Road in the Town of Friendship.
After the deputy activated emergency lights, the suspect accelerated onto the left shoulder, passing a car in the fast lane. The deputy was unable to catch up and terminated the pursuit near Sales Road in the Town of Eldorado.
The suspect was last seen exiting I-41 onto County Highway N. The suspect was not located.
Contact sheriff's office
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office at 920-929-3390.
You can also leave an anonymous tip on the Fond du Lac County Law Enforcement Tip Line by calling 920-906-4777.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.