A 45-year-old Novi man was arrested early this morning following a three-county chase on US-23 that ended near Milan, Michigan State Police reported.

Canton police began pursuing the man Friday night, and a police report notes that he was suspected of drinking alcohol and smoking crack before he got in the car, state police said.

The man also had warrants for his arrest and had no driver's license, according to state police. Details on the warrants were not available Saturday.

The pursuit continued along US-23 southbound into Washtenaw County, with Ann Arbor police and sheriff's deputies assisting, said Trooper Andy Knapp.

Authorities broke off the pursuit, which reached speeds up to 90 mph, in Ann Arbor, which has a no-chase policy.

The Novi man's vehicle was spotted again near Milan, still on the highway, and Monroe County deputies were able to put out "stop sticks" to puncture three of the car's four tires, Knapp said.

The man got off the highway and drove into a nearby field, where he tried to jump out of the car but got pinned by the door.

He was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with minor injuries and then to the Washtenaw County Jail.

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