The driver, later identified to be Cheyanne Kryger a 19-year-old female from Park Forest, IL, began to pull the vehicle over to the right side of the road. Before the vehicle came to a stop, it pulled back into traffic and sped off at a high rate of speed. Trooper Fike continued after the vehicle and initiated a pursuit.
A few miles into the pursuit, the vehicle began to have mechanical issues and started smoking. The pursuit continued northbound on Interstate 65 to the 198 mile-marker, where the vehicle came to a stop due to mechanical issues. Officers on scene were able to safely take Kyger into custody.
Trooper Fike was assisted on scene by the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, White County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Police Department, and Farney’s Towing.
Kyger was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle and Reckless Driving. Kyger was transported to Tippecanoe County Jail.
*All persons named in this release are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. All charges mentioned are merely accusations, actual charges will be determined by the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office.