MAHASKA COUNTY – A high speed chase in Mahaska County last night resulted in a crash involving 3 drivers, and one had to be airlifted to the hospital.

According to traffic records, police were pursuing 52-year-old Laverne Brackett of Indianola westbound on Highway 92 when he lost control of his vehicle near Dean Avenue. The vehicle ended up facing eastbound in the westbound lane when it was struck by a State Patrol vehicle being driven by officer Jacob Vanderpol of Mt. Pleasant. A third vehicle involved in the accident was driven by Oskaloosa police officer Cale Holmberg.

No injuries were reported for Holmberg or Vanderpol, but Brackett was transported to Mercy Hospital via Mercy Air. The report shows that Brackett was wearing a seatbelt during the crash.

Law enforcement officials have not yet released details of what charges Brackett could potentially be facing at this time.