High-Speed Chase Ensues After Man Skips a $4 Mackinac Bridge Toll

A Northern Michigan man is facing some big charges after he refused to pay a $4 bridge toll.

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In the early hours of Tuesday, August 12th a 21 year old Michigan man went through the southbound Mackinac Bridge toll booth and didn't pay the $4 bridge toll.

A Mackinaw City Police officer noticed the man traveling at a high rate of speed as he got off the bridge and attempted to pull the man over.

Despite the flashing lights, the man took off and turned onto US-23.

During the chase, which went through speed zones and construction zones, he reached dangerous speeds in excess of 110 mph.

Just when it looked like the high-speed chase was finally done the man did a U-turn and ran into the police cruiser before speeding off again.

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Not long after, he finally pulled over and was arrested and taken to the Cheboygan County Jail.

It's unknown why the man decided to skip the $4 bridge toll, but his actions are going to cost him a lot more money.

He's expected to face multiple charges that include:

• Third-degree fleeing and eluding
• Reckless driving
• Malicious destruction of property from running into the police car
• Failure to pay a toll
• Speeding

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I'm trying to understand why the man would skip the bridge toll and lead police on a high-speed chase.

I'm no financial expert, but I'm pretty sure when his court fines and attorney fees are added up, it's gonna cost a lot more than the $4 he didn't pay.