DAWSON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – At approximately 7 AM Thursday morning, a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding in Dawson.

As the Trooper attempted to approach the vehicle, the driver fled north towards I-94. The driver proceeded west bound on I94 at speeds around 100MPH. The driver exited I94 at Steele, crossed Hwy 3, and proceeded down the north ditch of the I94 on ramp. The driver went through a fence on the north edge of the right of way. The driver proceeded west on the gravel frontage road.

Approximately two miles west of Steele the driver attempted to drive into a field on the north side of the roadway. When going through the fence the driver struck a rock pile. The vehicle vaulted over the rock pile and was disabled.

The driver fled on foot, but was arrested a short distance from the vehicle.

The driver was identified as John Lindler, 29, of Bismarck. The driver was unrestrained and suffered nondisabling injuries from the incident. Mr. Lindler is being charged with driving under the influence, driving under suspension, fleeing a police officer, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and drug offenses.