St. Joseph, MO – The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a DWI stop turned into a felony pursuit last month when a driver allegedly refused to pull over, ultimately striking a patrol car.
According to a post shared by Troop H, the incident began as a suspected DWI stop on December 20, 2025. The driver allegedly failed to comply with officers, leading troopers on a short pursuit that ended when the suspect’s vehicle collided with a patrol unit.
Dashcam video released by the Highway Patrol shows flashing lights and the moment of impact. The agency says the crash resulted in multiple felony charges against the driver. Officials did not release the suspect’s name but noted that no troopers were seriously injured.
“Why take the gamble?” the Highway Patrol wrote in the post. “The House always wins.”
The case remains under investigation by Troop H, which covers northwest Missouri counties including Buchanan and Andrew.
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