Minnesota Man Dies of Injuries in La Crosse Creek Crash

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) – La Crosse police say a man who crashed a car into a creek following a weekend crash has died of his injuries.

Authorities say 19-year-old DeShawn Huff, of Winona, Minnesota, was driving a stolen vehicle last Sunday when police tried to stop him. He sped away with police in pursuit. Police video shows Huff veering off a street and into Swift Creek.

Officer went into the water and threw ropes to Huff but he was unable to grab them or stay afloat. A water rescue team was called and pulled Huff from the water. He was taken to Gundersen Health System hospital. Police said Wednesday that Huff has died from his injuries.