A 53-year-old Cleveland man is currently detained after he reportedly commandeered an ambulance outside Marymount Hospital and was involved in a rollover crash. As stated by FOX8 News, there were no patients on board during the incident, and the suspect was arrested post-crash with minor injuries.
The ambulance theft and subsequent accident occurred yesterday, Nov. 30, around 10 a.m., prompting a response from Garfield Heights police to assist Cleveland Clinic police at the crash scene on McCracken Road. The man supposedly fled near the hospital's emergency room with the Midwest Medical ambulance and struck a light pole, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side. He was taken into custody by clinic police, as documented by cleveland.com.
While the identity of the man has yet to be released and charges are pending, his actions led to what could have been a more severe incident. First responders arrived at the scene to manage the overturned ambulance, ensuring that no additional individuals were harmed. This development was reported by Cleveland19 News, which was present outside Marymount Hospital following the incident.
Details surrounding what motivated the man's decision to abscond with the ambulance remain undisclosed. However, the clinics and hospitals involved are evaluating the security measures to prevent a recurrence of such an event. The suspect is currently being held at the city jail and is receiving treatment for his injuries. Law enforcement is expected to provide updates on the status of their investigation and potential charges in the coming days.
