Person pulled from Grand River after police chase ends in crash: GRPD, tell me about this news today

A suspect was taken into custody and evaluated at a hospital after leading police on a pursuit that ended in a crash near the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

According to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD):

• The Incident: Officers attempted to stop a vehicle, leading to a police pursuit through the city.

• The Crash and Escape Attempt: The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed near the edge of the Grand River. The driver exited the vehicle and entered the river in an attempt to evade officers.

• The Rescue and Arrest: GRPD officers, along with responding emergency crews, located and pulled the individual safely from the water.

• Current Status: The suspect was retrieved without drowning, treated for potential hypothermia/minor injuries, and taken into custody pending formal criminal charges related to the pursuit and crash.