(La Porte County, IN) - A suspected drunk driver led La Porte County police on a chase that ended in a front-yard collision.

 

Shortly after midnight Friday night, a Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle near the National Guard Armory for having a headlight out. The driver, later identified as Alex Dekock, took off as the officer approached the car.

 

A chase ensued, which went south on SR 39, then east on CR 400 South. At the intersection of US 35, police say Dekock crossed the highway and crashed into an SUV and a portion of the residence where it was parked. That would be just a couple of houses north of the Family Express.

 

Dekock was taken into custody. Reports indicate he refused medical treatment at the scene, but was taken to Northwest Health for medical clearance. Police say an adult female inside the house suffered a lower body injury from the crash. They did not reveal her identity or the severity of the injury.

 

Dekock has been charged with OWI, resisting law enforcement, and reckless driving. He bonded out of jail on Saturday.