OHIO — A vehicle pursuit that began Saturday afternoon on Interstate 80 ended with two arrests and minor injuries to a state trooper, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Troopers with the OSHP Hiram Post said the pursuit began around 12:15 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike in Streetsboro Township after troopers attempted to stop a gray Ford F-150 believed to be stolen near the Streetsboro milepost. The driver failed to stop, leading troopers on a multi-county chase.
According to the patrol report, troopers deployed stop sticks three times during the pursuit, which deflated the truck’s front left tire. Despite the damage, the vehicle continued to flee until the rim disintegrated. The suspect exited at Exit 218 toward Niles-Youngstown and continued eastbound on Interstate 80.
The pursuit ended in Hubbard Township near milepost 235 after the suspect intentionally rammed a Highway Patrol cruiser. The trooper involved was forced off the roadway and suffered minor injuries. He was treated at the scene. The driver of the Ford F-150 also sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene before being taken into custody. A passenger in the vehicle was also arrested.
Both suspects were transported to the Portage County Jail, where they face multiple felony charges. Their identities were not released. The incident remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
