Driver in stolen Dodge Challenger causes Detroit crash after fleeing Southfield police
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man in a stolen Dodge Challenger caused a crash Friday morning in Detroit after fleeing Southfield.
Police said the car was reported stolen about 30 minutes prior to being spotted in the area of Eight Mile and Northland around 3:30 a.m. An officer tried to stop the suspect, later identified as a 19-year-old Warren man, but he fled, leading to a chase that went into Detroit on Lahser.
After officers terminated the chase near Bennett Street, the suspect continued driving and crashed into a 2010 Toyota Corolla at Lahser and Grand River, forcing the Toyota into a building.
The 25-year-old man driving the Corolla had to be extricated from the vehicle. He is in critical condition. The suspect in the Challenger tried to run away after the crash but was caught. He was treated for minor injuries at a hospital before being turned over to Detroit police.
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After the crash, police said they canvassed the area and found live 9mm rounds, along with a Glock 19 with an extended magazine. A device used to steal cars was also discovered inside the Challenger, police said.
Police are seeking charges of motor vehicle theft, fleeing and eluding, use of a device to steal a motor vehicle, and carrying a concealed weapon against the suspect.
What's next:
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 248-796-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
The Source: This information is from Southfield police.