Minnesota Man Gets Nearly 14 Years for Deadly Police Chase Crash

Maplewood, MN (MinnesotaNow) - A Minnesota man has been sent to prison for causing another man's death while fleeing from law enforcement.

The deadly crash occurred on the evening of December 13, 2024, in the Twin Cities. Court documents indicate the police pursuit began when officers initiated a traffic stop in Roseville and the driver sped away.

Failed PIT Maneuver

According to the criminal complaint against 38-year-old Nicholas John Price, Roseville police unsuccessfully attempted a so-called PIT maneuver before the chase continued through Little Canada and into Maplewood. The court document describes how a deputy was approximately half a mile behind the fleeing SUV driven by the Roseville man when it smashed into a car at an intersection.

Other Driver Fatally Injured

The driver of the car was critically injured and later died at a nearby hospital. The criminal complaint says Price was also transported to the hospital with a broken leg suffered in the crash.

Visited Bar Before Chase

The court document indicates that Price gave a statement to law enforcement and told investigators he was speeding at between 80 and 90 mph just before the fatal collision. He also stated that he had gone to a bar following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend but claimed he did not drink alcohol.

Guilty Plea

He was charged with criminal vehicular homicide and felony fleeing police resulting in death. Through a plea agreement, he entered a guilty plea to the fleeing police charge in January in exchange for the dismissal of the criminal vehicular homicide charge.

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Prison and Restitution

Price was sentenced Thursday afternoon to just under 14 years in prison and has been ordered to pay more than $22,000 in restitution. The judge in the case gave Price credit for the 468 days he spent in jail following his arrest.

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Previous Felony Convictions

The court document says Price had three prior felony convictions and was facing felony theft, felony stalking, felony assault, and three counts of motor vehicle theft at the time of his arrest.

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