State police report that a Huntingdon County man is behind bars after an early morning police chase yesterday that ended when he crashed into a tree with two young children in the backseat of his truck. Police say 40-year-old David Rickabaugh Jr., of Robertsdale, has been accused of being under the influence of drugs when he led police on a high speed chase near Broad Top Borough. The chase reportedly began when police attempted to stop a pickup truck that had no working rear lights. Police caught up with the truck after it crashed into a tree. Police report a female passenger, and two children ages 2 and 11, then exited the vehicle. Reportedly, Rickabaugh was fleeing from police because of a prior warrant. He is facing charges that include child endangerment, DUI, and numerous traffic violations. He has been placed in the Huntingdon County Prison where bail has been set at $150,000. He faces a preliminary hearing on August 27th.
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