High Speed Renville County Vehicle Pursuit

On November 17th, 2024, at approximately 7:04 PM, the
Renville County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a 2016
Dodge Charger, near the intersection of Hwy 71 and Co Rd 17 (approximately 3
miles south of the City of Olivia). The vehicle did not stop and fled from law
enforcement at high speeds.
Deputies from the Renville County Sheriff’s Office and an Olivia Police Officer
pursued the vehicle into the City of Olivia. The vehicle ultimately crashed into
a railroad embankment near the intersection of Elm Avenue West and 12th
Street North, in the City of Olivia. After crashing into the embankment, the
vehicle was immobilized and the driver: 19-year-old, Carter Wittman of
Redwood Falls was taken into custody. Wittman is expected to be formally
charged by the Renville County Attorney’s office.
The motor vehicle pursuit lasted for approximately 3 minutes and covered
approximately 3.5 miles. No one was injured as a result of the pursuit or
subsequent crash.
The Renville County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Olivia Police
Department.