2 motorcycles in Spencer lead authorities on high-speed chase, ends in crash
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Spencer Alabama in Spencer, Alabama: On June 16, 2026, two men operating motorcycles in Spencer, Iowa, led police on a high-speed pursuit after an officer attempted a traffic stop for speeding near Grand Avenue and 1st Street. The pursuit reached speeds of 140 mph and ended at the intersection of 400th Street and Highway 71 following an unintentional collision between a police vehicle and one of the motorcycles. The motorcyclist, 22-year-old Tristan Russell of Spencer, fled on foot but was apprehended after being tased. The second motorcyclist, 21-year-old Chase Cook of Winterset, also fled and was located about an hour later near the Reston Inn in Spencer. Charges have been filed against both men.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Russell | Unknown | Injured |
| Chase Cook | Unknown | Unknown |
| Tristan Russell and Chase Cook | At-fault party |
Original reporting
2 motorcycles in Spencer lead authorities on high-speed chase, ends in crash