(Elkhart County, IN) - A police chase that spanned four northern Indiana counties raced through La Porte County Thursday morning.
Police say it began shortly before 7:30 a.m. when a State Trooper tried to pull over a speeding westbound 2025 Kia K4 on the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County.
The chase continued west, with the driver avoiding spike strips in La Porte County before exiting onto SR 421. Continuing onto I-94, then SR 49, the Kia reportedly reached speeds of about 120 mph before spike strips in Porter County finally brought it to a stop. In all, police say the chase spanned nearly 70 miles.
28-year-old Daniyal Zaidi of New York was arrested for resisting law enforcement, reckless driving, and possession of marijuana. His Kia was impounded, and he was transported back to Elkhart County, where he later posted a $120,000 bond. According to police, Zaidi told officers he is Schizophrenic and has bipolar tendencies. He is scheduled for an initial hearing in Elkhart’s Superior Court 4 on October 10.
