An overnight cross-river police pursuit that began in Granite City ended in north St. Louis early Friday when a pickup truck crashed and its driver was hit by a police vehicle, according to investigators. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the truck, the man bolted from the scene on foot, and he was then struck by a responding unit. Police took him to a nearby hospital, where officials said his vital signs were stable. Authorities have not yet said which department's officer was behind the wheel of the vehicle that hit the man as they continue to sort through what happened.
How the chase unfolded
According to KMOV, Granite City officers tried to stop a wanted driver at about 2 a.m. Friday and the man took off, kicking off the bi-state chase. The pursuit headed into St. Louis City as Madison County and Granite City officers followed the pickup toward Union Boulevard. Investigators told the station that a Madison County officer used a PIT maneuver to bring the truck under control.
Crash scene near Union and Bircher
As reported by KSDK, the chase ended at about 2:40 a.m. near the intersection of Union and Bircher boulevards in north St. Louis. The pickup left the roadway and plowed into a snowbank. Police told the outlet the driver jumped out of the truck and tried to run, but was struck by a police vehicle at the scene.
Driver hospitalized, investigation underway
KMOV reports that officers rushed the man to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Detectives were interviewing witnesses and reviewing any available video as they work to determine what charges, if any, the driver might face once the investigation is complete.
Details from reports
KSDK identifies the pickup as a Toyota Tacoma with Illinois plates and reports it came to rest in a snowbank after the PIT maneuver. KMOV notes that officers had not immediately identified which agency's vehicle struck the man and that investigators planned to review body camera footage and other evidence as part of the ongoing inquiry.
