On 10/24/24, at 12:53am, the Mount Pleasant Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a speed violation on a Red Nissan Pathfinder on Winfield Avenue. The vehicle briefly stopped then fled at a high rate of speed reaching 85MPH-110MPH East on 220th Street failing to stop with visual lights and audible sirens. The vehicle went into a ditch then turned South onto Marsh Avenue.
The vehicle continued to flee then exited the roadway into a corn field at high rates of speed, hit an embankment causing the vehicle to go airborne and land in the field wrecking the vehicle. The driver, who was identified as 18 year old Demetrius Hendricksen, of Blairstown IA was taken into custody.
HCHC EMS was requested to the scene where Demetrius was transported by ambulance. Due to medical circumstances Demetrius was released pending charges being filed.
It was later discovered that the vehicle had been stolen.
Demetrius is being charged with several traffic violation citations, Eluding 25MPH over speed limit-D Felony, and potentially more charges to come.
An investigation is ongoing in regard to the vehicle.
The Henry County Sheriffs Office investigated the accident scene.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Henry County Sheriffs Office, Breuers Towing Service, and Henry County Health Center Emergency Medical Services.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Mt Pleasant PD at 319 385-1450.