An attempted traffic stop turned into a pursuit and crash early Tuesday morning.

Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy James Dulin observed a Chevrolet Silverado in the area of 1125 W. and 800 N. in Fulton County. The deputy initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed.
As the vehicle approached a curve in the road in the area of 1100 E. and 675 S. in Starke County, it left the road and crashed before catching fire. Two male occupants fled from the vehicle into a wooded area and a female rear passenger was detained.

Deputy Dulin deployed his K-9, Agi, and made verbal announcements. The two males that fled surrendered after the K-9 announcements were made.
The driver was identified as Peter Dancy, 49, of Rochester. The male passenger was identified as Tyler Kimbler, 27, from Newberry, MI. The female passenger was identified as Constancia Pena, 27, of Argos.
As a result of the accident, Dancy was flown from the scene by Lutheran Air to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The extent of his injuries and current condition are unknown as of this report.

Kimbler was transported to Northwest Health-Starke Hospital for treatment.

Pena was released from the scene.

This incident is still under investigation and a report will be sent to the Fulton & Starke County
Prosecutor’s Office for review of potential charges.

Assisting with the incident was Indiana State Police, Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS, Bass Lake Fire Department, and Lutheran Air Helicopter.

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