OLIVIA — A high-speed chase through Renville County Sunday evening ended with a crash and an arrest in the City of Olivia, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 7:04 PM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a 2016 Dodge Charger near Highway 71 and County Road 17, about three miles south of Olivia. The driver refused to stop and led law enforcement on a brief but intense pursuit.
Deputies and an Olivia Police officer followed the vehicle into the city, where it crashed into a railroad embankment near Elm Avenue West and 12th Street North. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Carter Wittman of Redwood Falls, was taken into custody without further incident.
The chase lasted around three minutes, spanning 3.5 miles. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was rendered inoperable after the crash. Wittman is expected to face formal charges from the Renville County Attorney’s Office.
The Renville County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Olivia Police Department during the pursuit.
