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Chase leads to accident, arrest of Glenwood man
A Glenwood man was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday following a high speed chase on city streets.
Deputy Doug Keith of the Rush County Sheriff’s Department was northbound on SR 3 when he observed a southbound motorcyclist, later identified as Christopher May, 25, of Glenwood, driving at an excessive speed.
“I clocked him on radar in excess of 65 miles per hour at the railroad tracks north of town. Before I could get turned around he was gone. As I crested the hill north of Foster Heights Road I saw the individual turn west on 16th Street,” the deputy said.
For unknown reasons May did not stop as the officer attempted to pull him over.
As Keith approached 16th Street the motorcyclist turned north on Sexton Street and made no attempt to slow down. Concerns arose when the pursuing officer realized that a number of children frequent that area during the evening hours and the nearby school grounds are utilized as practice areas for youth sport teams.
“When I saw him turn onto North Sexton Street I thought, ‘This is not good, there are a lot of children up there,’” Keith said.
As the deputy began to close the gap on the fleeing cyclist, officers from other departments were approaching from multiple directions.
“As I crested the hill near Foster Heights Road I saw the motorcyclist lose control of the bike. He started to go left when the bike flipped. As I came up the hill I saw the bike on the ground and the dislodged driver nearby and just slammed on my brakes,” Keith said.
After reporting the accident, other law enforcement units began to arrive on the scene and medical personnel were dispatched.
When asked why he decided to not stop the injured Glenwood man indicated he had no reason.
“I don’t know why I did it, I can’t give you a reason,” May told officers as he looked at his damaged 2005 Yamaha motorcycle.
May was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident which helped reduce injuries. He did, however, sustain a right leg or ankle injury. Following treatment at the scene he was transported to Rush Memorial Hospital. The full extent of his injuries remained unknown at press time.
During the investigation it was additionally discovered that at the time of the accident May was in possession of multiple hand guns. It was unknown at press time if he had permits to carry a concealed weapon.
May faces multiple unspecified charges.
Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. To add a comment to this story visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
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