Bi-State Police Chase Ends In Snowbank Crash, Suspect Hit By Cop Car

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…..

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