A 62 year-old man Mansfield man was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, after he crashed following a high speed chase with authorities.
RichlandSource.com reports, the pursuit with the Richland County Sheriff's office reached speeds over 100 MPH on Lexington Ave, before the man crashed into a pole at the intersection of Bellaire Drive.
The Sheriff's Office responded after a call from a woman, around 3:40 pm, in reference to a mental health incident with her husband, who was drinking alcohol while driving.
The suspect is facing several charges, and according to court records, was cited for DUI in July.
The roadway was closed for several hour following the crash.