Tragic end to Spencer vehicle chase

A pursuit through Spencer on Nov. 19 resulted in property damage and the eventual death of the driver being chased.

According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, a deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near the intersection of 11th Street SW and 11th Ave. SW. The driver of the 1998 Chevrolet pickup was identified as Andrew Phillips, 30, of Spirit Lake. Phillips failed to stop for law enforcement and continued driving through the city limits.

He is reported to have displayed a firearm and discharged it one time outside the vehicle window. Phillips drove through the construction zone at Spe...