A high-speed episode involving a stolen motorcycle and a dramatic plunge into the Flint River ended with a 30-year-old Flint man hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities say. According to ABC 12 News, the incident occurred Tuesday evening when Michigan State Police clocked the motorcyclist traveling twice the legal speed limit in a 35 mph zone. The attempt to apprehend the suspect led to a chase, albeit a brief one, as police policy prevented a prolonged pursuit when the suspect accelerated to over 100 mph.

Eventually, the suspect crashed at the intersection of James P. Cole Boulevard and Hamilton Avenue, before fleeing on foot and jumping into the river. Despite not engaging in a high-speed chase, multiple agencies, including the City of Flint Police Department, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, and University of Michigan Public Safety, responded to assist the state troopers. The collaborative effort was bolstered by a Michigan State Police helicopter and K-9 team, which resulted, in quick work in locating the suspect shortly after his aquatic escape attempt.

The suspect was thereafter transported to a local hospital for treatment, as reported by Michigan State Police Third District. Meanwhile, no other individuals were reported to have sustained injuries during the course of these events. The motorcycle was confirmed to be stolen, a detail that adds context to the suspect's desperate bid to evade law enforcement at dangerous speeds.

Flint Post- About 9:20 PM on 6/4/24, troopers observed a motorcycle travelling 74 mph/35 mph zone. They attempted to stop the motorcycle, but it fled at over 100 mph. A pursuit was not initiated. The motorcycle crashed out of sight at Hamilton and James P Cole. The driver ran away and jumped into the Flint River.

— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) June 5

While his identity remains undisclosed pending arraignment, the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office is expected to deliberate over what charges are to be filed. The aftermath of a desperate attempt to elude eternal consequences left a suspect injured, a community on alert, and the instruments of justice considering the weight of the law to impose on one man's shoulders.