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Box Elder Man Arrested After Rapid City Police Chase
Michael Reyna faces DUI, eluding, and hit-and-run charges after Sunday morning incident.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:47pm
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A 23-year-old Box Elder man, Michael Reyna, was arrested early Sunday morning in Rapid City after leading police on a chase. Reyna was initially spotted driving the wrong way down a street before turning in the correct direction, but then failed to stop when police attempted to pull him over. The chase ended when Reyna's truck slammed into a median and he exited the vehicle, at which point police detected the smell of alcohol and arrested him for DUI, eluding, and leaving the scene of a crash.
Why it matters
Police chases can pose a serious risk to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for law enforcement to carefully balance the pursuit of suspected criminals with the potential dangers involved. Drunk driving is also an ongoing concern that contributes to many accidents and fatalities each year.
The details
According to police, Reyna was first spotted driving the wrong way down Saint Joseph Street in Rapid City early Sunday morning. When officers tried to pull him over, he continued driving and eventually entered Interstate 190 northbound, where he exited the vehicle after crashing into a center median. Police detected the smell of alcohol on Reyna and arrested him on charges of DUI, eluding, and leaving the scene of a crash. Reyna had also been pulled over in the same truck for driving the wrong way the previous night, but was only given a warning at that time.
- On Saturday night, Reyna was pulled over in the same truck for driving the wrong way, but was only given a warning.
- On Sunday morning around 2:00 AM, Reyna was spotted driving the wrong way down Saint Joseph Street in Rapid City.
The players
Michael Reyna
A 23-year-old man from Box Elder, South Dakota who was arrested after leading Rapid City police on a chase.
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to release Reyna on bail at his upcoming court appearance.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the dangers of drunk driving and the need for law enforcement to balance public safety with the risks involved in high-speed chases. It also raises questions about whether more could have been done to prevent this situation after Reyna was initially pulled over the previous night.
