NEW HAMPTON – A juvenile fled from cops in New Hampton then crashed the car during the escape attempt.
On September 4, 2021, the New Hampton Police Department attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle fled from the officer.
Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle accident. The driver of the vehicle was identified as a juvenile and was transported to Mercy Medical Center.
Assisting agencies on the scene were the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, Chickasaw Ambulance Service, New Hampton Fire Department, and Chickasaw County Rescue Squad.
This incident involves a minor and remains under investigation.