A Macon County Sheriff’s deputy is on paid administrative leave following a DUI arrest stemming from a pursuit early Monday morning near Forsyth.

According to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a vehicle speeding northbound on U.S. Route 51 around 2 a.m. Due to snow- and ice-covered roads, the deputy did not immediately pursue but followed at a safe distance.

The vehicle was later found stuck in the median and fled again, traveling southbound before sliding back into the median. The driver ultimately sped away, and deputies chose not to pursue at high speeds because of road conditions.

Other deputies later located the vehicle stuck in a ditch on Washington Street Road, about a half-mile west of Route 51. The driver was taken into custody for speeding and fleeing or attempting to elude police, and was also held on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The driver was identified as 31-year-old Andrew Ziegler of Maroa, a Macon County Sheriff’s deputy. Illinois State Police handled the DUI investigation and charged Ziegler with driving under the influence. He was cited and released pending a court date.

Ziegler has been placed on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation is conducted. He has been employed with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office since April of last year.