Tow truck driver arrested after wild chase injuring police officer
By Lucas Kihmm
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MONONA, Wis. (WKOW) — A dramatic police chase unfolded on Saturday as authorities responded to a reckless driving report involving a tow truck on Highway 51 leaving a Madison police officer injured.
The tow truck was driven by 36-year-old Christopher P. Brugger from Madison and reportedly endangered multiple vehicles before fleeing from police.
Officers arrived at a BP gas station on East Broadway, where the tow truck was spotted. As officers approached, the driver took off and lead police on a pursuit through several parking lots and roads, including Monona Drive and Broadway.
During the chase, a sedan on the truck’s flatbed slid onto the roadway, and the truck struck an object on Highway 51.
The pursuit ended on Terminal Drive when the tow truck collided with a Madison police squad car, causing serious injuries to the officer inside.
Brugger attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly after. He faces charges including felony eluding, reckless driving, and resisting an officer, with additional traffic violations pending.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating the crash involving the Madison squad car.
“Our thoughts are with the injured MPD officer, their family and co-workers,” Assistant Chief Deuman said.
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