Madison Driver Gets 18 Years for Police Chase | Madison News

A Madison man got 18 years in prison for a high-speed chase that left a police officer with a broken leg and facial injuries — all because he treated his car like a weapon while trying to evade capture. The reckless driver, 20-year-old Ryan Brugger, slammed into a parked vehicle during the pursuit, injuring not only Officer Sarah Foster but also his passenger, Whitney Johnson, who suffered minor injuries. Despite admitting to endangering lives and fleeing police, Brugger’s attorney begged for mercy, citing his need for rehabilitation — but the judge handed down a harsh sentence, noting his escalating criminal history and dangerous behavior behind the wheel. Brugger now faces five more years of supervised release and says he’s ready to turn his life around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39463dc661359bd2