On a bustling Memphis highway, the pursuit of a vehicle known to be connected with several armed robberies ended with the car sliding into a ditch. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) confirmed the incident, which took place yesterday afternoon, when officers attempted to to apprehend the suspect in the area of Kerr Avenue and Hernando Road. According to Action News 5, the chase ensued when the driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the authorities.

The chase, which was initiated shortly before 4:00 p.m., took a sudden turn when the vehicle veered off the road. "The vehicle slid into a ditch in the area of I-240 and I-55," MPD stated, as per a report by FOX13 Memphis. Despite the dramatic end to the pursuit, no injuries were reported in the incident.

One person was detained following the chase, with further details about the suspect being held by the police. Law enforcement's swift response underscores the ongoing efforts to to promptly address criminal activities within the city. "Officers pursued the vehicle, but it refused to stop," MPD was quoted in the coverage by WREG News Channel 3. The identity of the detained individual has not been disclosed at this time.

The MPD has not yet released additional details regarding the charges the detained individual will face or the exact circumstances that led to the suspect being linked to the armed robberies. As always, further information is expected to emerge as the MPD continues to investigate.