Vehicle Pursuit of Reckless Driver & Crash

On April 13, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle was speeding on Westbound Interstate 94 at speeds up to 140 MPH after a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding in Jackson County.  The vehicle fled from the WSP Trooper when the Trooper attempted to stop and pursuit was terminated due to high speed.

Local Law Enforcement and/or WSP Troopers observed the suspect vehicle continuing to drive at speeds more than 100 MPH - and reaching speeds of 140 MPH at times - even when not actively being pursued by law enforcement.  This reckless driving behavior continued through Jackson, Trempealeau, and Eau Claire Counties on Interstate 94.

Due to the blatant disregard for the speed limit and utter disregard for the safety of the motoring public, Dunn County Sheriffs’ deputies deployed tire-deflation devices (TDD) on Interstate 94 in Eastern Dunn County.  Another Dunn County deputy observed the vehicle enter Dunn County and clocked its speed over 120 MPH, passing other motorists and changing lanes.

A Dunn County deputy attempted to stop the vehicle again and then other deputies were able to immediately deploy TDD near Elk Mound on Interstate 94. The suspect vehicle continued to drive at speeds over 100 MPH.  Another Dunn County deputy and a WSP Trooper successfully deployed an additional set of TDD in the Town of Red Cedar on Interstate 94.  The suspect vehicle began to slow but continued to attempt to speed away.

Near mile marker 46 westbound, the suspect vehicle lost control and collided with another vehicle traveling on the Interstate, causing both vehicles to enter into the ditch.  Deputies and WSP Troopers arrived at the scene moments later and rendered medical aid to those involved.  Dunn County deputies immediately apprehended the suspect (operator) of the fleeing vehicle.

The operator was identified as 24 Year-Old Hussain Imam of Skokie, Illinois.  Imam received medical treatment and was then transported and held at the Dunn County Jail, pending a bond appearance.  The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office will be referring charges for the following:

-        1^st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety

-        Operator Flee/Elude Traffic Officer

-        Reckless Driving Causing Injury (3 Counts)

-        Possess with Intent to Deliver THC <=200 grams

-        Possession of Firearm Enhancer

The innocent motorist that was struck was occupied by a 50 year-old female and a 10-year old female from Minnesota who were transported to an area hospital for non life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle also had one passenger, a 27 year-old female from Fort Myers, Florida, who was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for non life-threatening injuries.

The crash and case remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.  The Menomonie Fire Department and Menomonie Police Department assisted at the scene.

Sheriff Kevin Bygd