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Teen Hijacks Fire Truck, Sparks Nashville Chaos
4 Sep
Summary
- A 14-year-old stole a fire department vehicle from Station 35.
- The stolen vehicle crashed into three other cars during a police chase.
- Three adults sustained minor injuries in the incident.
In Nashville, a 14-year-old in crisis stole a fire department vehicle, leading to a chaotic chase.
The incident began when the teen arrived at Fire Station 35, expressing suicidal intentions and activating an alarm.
He then took possession of a fire brush truck and sped away, immediately striking a responding police officer's patrol car.
Officers pursued the vehicle down Murfreesboro Pike, eventually deploying spike strips that caused the truck to lose a tire. The pursuit concluded when the truck collided with two additional vehicles, though a scooter rider managed to evade impact.
The teenager was apprehended and transported to a hospital for assessment. Three adults sustained minor injuries as a result of the collisions. Authorities have indicated that charges will be filed against the teen.
