For the second time this week, Greene County deputies were involved in a high speed chase.
According to a press release, a Greene County deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop yesterday at around 1:30 a.m.
The deputy observed 33-year-old Kevin Ring of Kane operate his 1975 Plymouth in a reckless manner on Main Street at the intersection of Country Road 500.
A pursuit initiated when Ring failed to stop for the deputy.
Ring continued west bound out of Kane on Kane Road, disobeying two stop signs along the way. Ring turned south on US 67, traveling towards Jerseyville, where speeds reached 105 miles per hour.
The pursuit ended in Jerseyville when Ring collided with a squad car being driven by a Jersey County deputy sheriff, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
Ring was taken into custody at the Greene County Jail and charged with Reckless Driving, Felony Driving While Revoked, Felony DUI, Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude, Speeding and two violations for Disobeying Stop Signs.
Ring, who has a history of DIU related arrests, had a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit.
Additional charges will be filed by Jersey County. There were no injuries reported.