ICYMI: Fleeing Felon Kills Minnesota Man – While On Supervised Release for Murder
A high-speed chase with Minnesota cops ends in tragedy when a convicted murderer crashes into a parked car, killing an innocent driver. 🌐 #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Crime
ST. PAUL, MN – A 36-year-old Minnesota man is dead after a high-speed chase in St. Paul ended in a crash, and the suspect behind the wheel had a troubling history of violent crime. Lorenzo Washington, 28, of Minneapolis, was already under intensive supervised release for a 2014 conviction on charges of 2nd-degree murder and aggravated assault when he allegedly fled from police, ultimately killing Day Por Tho when his car crashed into Tho’s parked vehicle.
Fatal Crash After High-Speed Fleeing
The incident unfolded on Sunday evening, December 8, when a Minnesota State Patrol trooper attempted to stop Washington for speeding near Interstate 94 and Marion Street.
After a brief stop, Washington sped off, with police following him in a helicopter. The suspect drove at speeds of more than 100 mph, ignoring traffic signals and emergency lights, before crashing into a parked car at Larpenteur Avenue and Arcade Street.
Tho, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Washington Attempts to Flee on Foot
Following the crash, Washington fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by a Ramsey County deputy. A taser was used during the arrest, and Washington was taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation.
He initially denied being the driver but later admitted to his role after being told he was being investigated for criminal vehicular homicide. A search warrant was obtained for his blood and urine as part of the investigation.
Previous Violent Convictions
Washington’s criminal record includes a conviction for 2nd-degree murder and 2nd-degree aggravated assault in 2014. He had been under intensive supervised release since May, when the fatal crash occurred.
He is now facing charges of fleeing a police officer resulting in death and criminal vehicular homicide. Washington’s first court appearance was on December 11.
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