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Man with felony warrant drowns after fleeing traffic stop, driving into lake
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ashley Halbach , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver, a 55-year-old Rush City man, had an outstanding felony warrant.
A traffic stop in Chisago County took a tragic turn when a driver fled and ended up in the St. Croix River. The driver, a 55-year-old Rush City man, had an outstanding felony warrant.
After deputies attempted to stop him, he drove away and eventually entered the river via a boat ramp. The man was seen getting out of the vehicle and swimming, but he was later lost from sight. A search effort involving multiple agencies ensued, lasting into the night.
The Chisago County Water Patrol located the man's body the following morning, bringing an end to the search. Further details are available from the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A traffic stop in Chisago County took a tragic turn when a driver fled and ended up in the St. Croix River. The driver, a 55-year-old Rush City man, had an outstanding felony warrant. After deputies…
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