MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An 18-year-old Chicago native was arrested for allegedly driving dangerously in Columbia County, the Sherriff’s Office announced.

The incident occurred on I-90/94 westbound near the 114-mile marker on Monday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., a deputy clocked the driver allegedly speeding at 136 mph.

The officer attempted a traffic stop, and after the suspect slowed down for a moment, they allegedly took off at an even higher speed, officials say.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was able to catch up with the driver, and the driver pulled over before a spike strip had to be used.

The driver was arrested and taken to the Columbia County Jail.

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