Franklin, Ohio – A Greater Cincinnati police officer was injured early Sunday morning after a high-speed pursuit of an armed robbery suspect ended in a multi-vehicle crash involving a patrol car and a state trooper’s vehicle. Authorities say the suspect, who was driving a stolen car, remains at large as the investigation continues.
Incident Overview
The crash occurred during an active police pursuit involving the Franklin Division of Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The chase began after troopers identified a suspect believed to be connected to an armed robbery and operating a stolen vehicle. Franklin officers joined the pursuit to assist state authorities as the situation escalated on Interstate 75.
Timeline of Events
According to officials, the incident unfolded at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were already pursuing the suspect when Franklin police units became involved. The suspect allegedly increased speed significantly in an apparent attempt to evade law enforcement.
During the chase, officers attempted to deploy a StarChase projectile, a GPS-based tracking device designed to reduce the need for prolonged high-speed pursuits. Despite the effort, the suspect continued fleeing northbound on I-75.
Details From Police
In a statement released by authorities and cited by the Franklin Division of Police, the department explained how the crash occurred near I-75 northbound at mile marker 54.
“Near I-75 northbound at mile marker 54, the lead Franklin Division of Police vehicle was involved in a traffic accident while attempting to maneuver around a semi-truck and trailer,” the department stated…