High Speed Pursuit Leads to Crash On Interstate 75

Just before midnight last night, troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol identified a vehicle that had been reported stolen traveling north on Interstate Route 75. 

A traffic stop was initiated with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala and the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. 

Troopers with the Findlay Post were requested to assist, and deployed stop stick devices.  The pursuit traveled approximately 11 miles before the suspect vehicle struck the rear of a 2022 Ford F-150 in Eagle Township, southwest of Findlay. 

The stolen Impala entered the median and rolled over several times, coming to final rest on its top. The driver of the stolen vehicle was taken into custody without further incident. 

The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old from Lima.  He was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital with suspected minor injuries. 

The driver of the F-150 and his four passengers were not injured.

After receiving medical attention at the hospital, the juvenile was transported to the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center and potential charges will be reviewed by the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office. 

All the occupants in both vehicles were reportedly wearing seatbelts. 

Alcohol or drugs are not suspected to be a factor.