Charges filed in chase crash near Mall of America

Published 8:53 am Wednesday, March 15, 2017

BLOOMINGTON — Vehicular homicide charges have been filed against the driver of a car who led police on a chase near the Mall of America that ended with a fatal crash.

Bloomington police began pursuing the driver of a Saturn after he went over a berm and sidewalk near the mall. Authorities say the driver lost control after chase speeds reached 90 mph and hit a light pole Saturday. A 24-year-old passenger, Sondra Heger, was seriously injured and died at Hennepin County Medical Center.

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