OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Two people are in custody after a high-speed chase through the Oklahoma City area ended dramatically Thursday morning, when their vehicle rolled into the Oklahoma River during the pursuit.
Pursuit Reached Speeds Over 100 MPH
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a vehicle parked near Northeast 23rd and Clark in Choctaw. When the deputy ran the car’s tags, the driver sped away, sparking a chase that reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
The pursuit continued westbound, prompting assistance from Oklahoma City police as the suspects reached the area near Interstate 40 and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Authorities say the vehicle stopped at an intersection, and both suspects jumped out and ran on foot. Moments later, the unoccupied car rolled into the Oklahoma River. Emergency crews later recovered the vehicle from the water.
One Suspect Injured After Jumping Off Bridge
Officials said an 18-year-old suspect attempted to escape by jumping off a bridge into the river. He was quickly taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with a back injury…