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Fleeing Driver Crashes, Arrested After Chase
12 Jan
Summary
- A 27-year-old man led police on a two-minute chase.
- Speeds reached approximately 90 mph during the pursuit.
- The driver crashed into a light pole and fled on foot.
A high-speed chase occurred in Cleveland on Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. The pursuit began when officers observed the driver traveling at an excessive speed near Granger Road. The driver, identified as Isaiah Joseph Coats, ignored attempts to pull him over and led police on a chase reaching speeds of approximately 90 mph.
The brief, two-minute chase ended abruptly when Coats crashed his vehicle into a light pole on Turney Road near Ella Avenue. He then exited the car and fled the scene on foot, attempting to evade capture. Officers quickly pursued and apprehended Coats without further incident.
Coats was subsequently taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation. He faces charges of fleeing and eluding. Two passengers who were in the vehicle remained at the scene and were present during the investigation. The incident concluded with the arrest and charging of the driver.
