According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, at around 11:20 p.m., The North Platte Police Department received a call that a woman was screaming for help in the area of 9th and Jeffers Streets.
A male who was believed to be involved in the incident fled the scene, but was trailed by officers.
When the driver, who was later identified as Terry Yonker, refused to stop, a pursuit ensued through the city and was discontinued when the suspect left the city limits on U.S. Highway 30.
Shortly thereafter, deputies observed the vehicle around the area of Platte Valley Road and Range Road. They attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but Yonker again refused to stop and drove on the Union Pacific Railroad right of way, reaching speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour.
Deputies say Yonker continued to drive north of Sutherland before turning east onto North River Road. The pursuit ended when Yonker crashed the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Authorities say Yonker was uninjured in the incident and was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center.
He’s been charged with flight to avoid arrest and willful reckless driving. Additional charges are likely according to the Sheriff’s office.