A high-speed chase early Sunday morning in Mendota Heights ended with a crash involving an innocent driver and a Minnesota State Patrol trooper. While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.

A police chase in DeKalb County ended with a crash involving multiple vehicles, seriously injuring two suspects and causing minor injuries to a bystander. The pursuit began after officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle linked to a carjacking; the suspects fled, leading to the chase.