DES MOINES, Iowa – A man is facing multiple charges following a Sunday night chase that ended when he crashed into a tree just west of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

The pursuit began around 11:30 p.m. at E. 9th Street & Hull Avenue, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek with the Des Moines Police Department. An officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle and the driver refused to stop. The chase was called off after the vehicle went the wrong way on E. 15^th Street.

Another officer located the vehicle a short time later and began pursuit. The suspect drove the vehicle into an alley near E. 29^th Street and Des Moines Street and because of icy conditions, he lost control and hit a tree.

The driver fell out of the vehicle during the crash because his door was only being held shut by a bungee cord. He was transported to a Des Moines hospital for observation.

Once the suspect is released, Sgt. Parizek said he’ll be charged with felony eluding, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance (heroin), driving while suspended, and failure to display registration.

The suspect’s name won’t be made public until he is booked into the Polk County Jail.