MONROE — Authorities have identified the second suspect after a pair of Illinois men were arrested in Monroe late last Friday afternoon following a police chase that crossed state lines.

The pair from Illinois hit another car and a traffic signal post, and then fled on foot in the 800 block of Wis. 69. According to Monroe Police, the car was being pursued by Stephenson County, Ill. Sheriff’s Office deputies and later, those from Green County.

After striking another vehicle, the suspect’s car left the road before crashing into the traffic signal. The vehicle sustained damage and the two occupants fled on foot, Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley stated in a press release. They were captured nearby. Both reported minor injuries and were transported by EMS. 

The driver of the pursued vehicle was initially identified as Michael Jackson, Jr., 37, of Dolton, Ill. The passenger, identified by authorities Monday, was Brandon Bean, 39, of Glenwood, Illinois. He was initially charged with obstructing/resisting arrest, but that charge was dismissed for lack of probable cause Monday by Circuit Judge Faun Phillipson, according to court records.

One of the two had another warrant for his arrest, and the driver now has an Illinois warrant for unlawful fleeing to avoid prosecution, said Lt. Brad Curtis of the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office. Cocaine also was reportedly found in the car, he said, which may result in additional charges.

“Eventually the driver will be coming down here to face charges,” said Curtis. 

Both of the suspects reported minor injuries; and were transported by EMS.

The vehicle that was struck was driven by a 73-year-old unidentified Monroe man with injuries characterized by authorities as non-life threatening, according to police reports. That victim declined medical assistance, although his car was damaged.

The suspects can fight release by not waiving extradition but that would merely prolong the transfer, authorities said.

“We will get him down here” at some point, said Curtis.