GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYX) — Two suspects died in a vehicle crash while fleeing police on Saturday night.
The incident began at approximately 6:45 p.m. when suspects committed multiple felony thefts in the Parkway Center area, according to the Grove City Division of Police. As the driver tried to evade arrest, the suspect vehicle struck a police cruiser.
Witnesses reported the vehicle traveling at high speeds in the wrong direction on White Road and Hoover Road. Grove City officers engaged in pursuit due to the reckless driving behavior, which endangered both civilians and law enforcement.
Before officers could intercept the vehicle, it crashed near Greenlawn Avenue. Fortunately, no innocent civilians or officers were injured during the incident. The identities of the deceased suspects have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details will be provided as they become available.