A high-speed pursuit ended in a crash in Pella this morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports at approximately 8:30 a.m., a Trooper was parked adjacent to Highway 163 west of Oskaloosa. A white Suzuki GSXR 1000 went by westbound at a high rate of speed. The trooper activated his emergency lights and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, speeds reached 150 mph. The motorcycle took exit 40 in Pella. Near the intersection of Washington and 6th street, the motorcycle rear-ended a pickup. The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, and is in custody. The driver was identified as a 16-year-old male. Charges are pending.

The Pella PD, Pella Fire, Pella Ambulance, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and possibly other agencies assisted at the scene.