Series of event leads to high speed chase and crash at Easland and Pole Line Road

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A high speed car chase ended in a serious crash at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland at around 2pm Friday afternoon.

Twin Falls Police believe that this incident is related to a series of events this afternoon, that involved a man, who has been identified as 28 year old Twin Falls resident Christopher Schmitz, driving a 2002 white Pontiac Bonneville.

He is believed to be involved in a hit and run accident at The Magic Valley Mall, leaving the scene of a burglary in the 800 block of Quincy Street; as well as an aggravated battery on a female near the Lynnwood Shopping Center.

Schmidt attempted to elude officers in a high speed chase heading east on pole line with speed reaching an excess of 100 miles an hour.

Schmidt failed to negotiate the corner and was struck by a full sized pick-up at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland Drive.

Schmidt had to be extricated from the Pontiac, and was transported along with 29 year old Zachary Todd of Kimberly and 24 year old Amanda Will to St. Luke's Magic Valley.

The investigation continues and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.