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A 26-year-old Missouri man's melodramatic effort to outrun constabulary by diving headfirst disconnected a span was caught connected video.
Video released by nan Stone County Sheriff's Office shows Gavin Thor Lundgren, of Kimberling City, sprinting crossed a two-lane span earlier launching himself headfirst into nan waters of Table Rock Lake aft starring deputies connected a pursuit during nan early greeting hours of July 18.
"This was decidedly a first and luckily he survived nan fall," nan sheriff's agency said successful a statement. "He resisted apprehension and deputies suffered insignificant injuries taking him into custody."
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Gavin Thor Lundgren is seen diving headfirst disconnected a span into Table Rock Lake aft allegedly starring Missouri deputies connected a pursuit, according to nan Stone County Sheriff's Office. (Stone County Sheriff's Office)
Lundgren was arrested and charged pinch 3 counts of third-degree battle connected a typical victim, resisting apprehension for a felony, resisting apprehension by fleeing and sloppy driving.
According to a probable origin statement, deputies attempted to extremity Lundgren astir 1:50 a.m. aft spotting his 2004 Chevrolet Malibu walking astir 75 mph successful a 45-mph zone, according to KOLR.
Instead of pulling over, authorities said Lundgren led deputies connected a pursuit earlier abandoning his still-moving car and diving disconnected nan span into Table Rock Lake.
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Gavin Thor Lundgren was arrested aft authorities said he led deputies connected a pursuit earlier diving disconnected a span into Table Rock Lake. (Stone County Sheriff's Office)
Three deputies were injured while taking Lundgren into custody, authorities said.
Investigators said Lundgren headbutted 2 deputies during nan struggle.
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Gavin Thor Lundgren is seen moving crossed a span moments earlier diving into Table Rock Lake during an alleged effort to evade Missouri deputies. (Stone County Sheriff's Office)
Officials said deputies suffered injuries including facial bruising, cuts to their hands, elbows and forearms, and abrasions.
Lundgren is being held successful nan Stone County Jail without bond.
