06-06-2025
Floodwaters help end southeast Kansas pursuit with reckless driver, police say
PARSONS, Kan. — Parsons police said floodwaters helped stop a reckless driver from running from officers.
Officers were reportedly in a high-speed pursuit with a Honda Civic that was seen driving erratically near the 700 block of Main Street around 11 p.m. Thursday. Authorities arrested the driver, Tyler Vickrey, 30, who they said fled after officers attempted a traffic stop.
The pursuit reached speeds of over 100 mph and extended into Cherokee County after entering Highway 400 going east. After seeing additional officers, Vickrey did a U-turn and headed back into Labette County.
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He eventually turned north onto Xavier Road and got stuck in a flooded area, bringing the chase to an end. He was arrested shortly after and booked at the Parsons Police Department.
Parsons police are requesting charges multiple driving-related citations and being a habitual offender.
Vickrey reportedly told officers he fled due to having a suspended license.
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