Corey Pratt : Driver Airlifted After Crash in Wright County Pursuit

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Wright County Deputies Pursuit Crash
2. Driver Airlifted After Pursuit Crash

A man from Houston County was injured on Sunday night when the pickup truck he was driving rolled over after coming into contact with a Wright County Sheriff’s Department vehicle during a pursuit. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 10:25 PM on Sunday, a Wright County Deputy responded to a traffic complaint that a motorist was driving erratically. The deputy located the 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup in the City of Otsego. When the deputy activated their emergency lights to attempt to stop the vehicle, the driver immediately fled. Deputies continued their pursuit on Highway 101 to the off-ramp for 45th Street Northeast in the City of St. Michael. Contact was made between the deputy’s squad and the suspect vehicle, causing the pickup to roll over. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Corey Pratt of La Crescent, Minnesota, was air lifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Authorities suspect alcohol consumption and impairment on the part of the driver and the incident is under further investigation.

The Incident in Houston County

On a Sunday night in Houston County, a man found himself in a harrowing situation that resulted in serious injuries. The incident occurred when the pickup truck he was driving rolled over after a collision with a Wright County Sheriff’s Department vehicle during a pursuit.

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office Responds

Reports from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office indicate that the incident took place around 10:25 PM on a Sunday night. A Wright County Deputy had responded to a traffic complaint about a motorist driving erratically. The deputy quickly located the 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup in the City of Otsego and attempted to pull the vehicle over by activating their emergency lights. However, the driver of the pickup chose to flee, heading south on Quam Avenue before merging onto southbound Highway 101.

A Dangerous Pursuit

Deputies continued their pursuit of the pickup as it travelled down Highway 101, eventually reaching the off-ramp for 45th Street Northeast in the City of St. Michael. It was at this crucial juncture that contact was made between the deputy’s squad car and the suspect vehicle, causing the pickup to roll over. Quick action from Wright County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency responders from the St. Michael Fire Department allowed them to extract the driver from the overturned vehicle.

The Injured Driver

The driver of the pickup was identified as 44-year-old Corey Pratt of La Crescent, Minnesota. He sustained injuries in the rollover and was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for treatment. The nature and extent of his injuries have not been disclosed at this time.

Possible Alcohol Involvement

Authorities investigating the incident have indicated that evidence found at the scene suggests possible alcohol consumption and impairment on the part of the driver. This aspect of the case is currently under further investigation to determine the full extent of the driver’s condition at the time of the pursuit and subsequent rollover.

Conclusion

The events that unfolded on that Sunday night in Houston County serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and attempting to evade law enforcement. The consequences can be severe, as evidenced by the injuries sustained by Corey Pratt. As the investigation continues, more details may come to light regarding the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident.