HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 46-year-old man is free on bond after he led law enforcement on a high speed chase early Sunday morning.
It started around 1:45 a.m., when sheriff deputies attempted to stop a Chevy Blazer allegedly driven by Donald Mayer for failing to signal a turn and also for an obstructed license plate. They says he refused to stop and led officers from the Sheriffs Dept, Hutchinson Police, and South Hutchinson Police on a chase that lasted an hour and 24 minutes.
The chase was primarily in the southern and eastern part of the city of Hutchinson and passed through South Hutchinson twice. At one point, the chase went as far south as Yoder, but then returned back to the Hutchinson area.
Numerous attempts were made to deploy tire deflation devices, but the driver was able to avoid them each time. The chase finally ended when Mayer pulled into the west parking lot of the Law Enforcement Center and surrendered without incident.
Mayer was arrested for felony flee and elude, unregistered vehicle and no proof of insurance.
The car was towed from the scene by Don’s car care.
They says traffic was light at the time. Road and safety conditions were monitored throughout the pursuit.
Because Mayer posted bond, any court appearance will come within the next week.