Car flies over passing vehicle during Wisconsin police chase

16 May 2026 • 8:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Car flies over passing vehicle during Wisconsin police chase

  • A car became airborne and flew over another vehicle during a police pursuit in Wisconsin.
  • The driver, 44-year-old Dewayne Stokes, was being pursued by Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office due to a felony warrant related to a stolen vehicle.
  • Dash cam footage shows Stokes losing control of his vehicle, driving into a ditch, going airborne and subsequently crashing.
  • Following the crash, Stokes attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by officers, as captured by bodycam footage.
  • Stokes was arrested and faces charges including fleeing and eluding officers, resisting or obstructing officers, felony bail jumping, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

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