Merrillville officers injured stopping wrong-way driver

Merrillville officers injured stopping wrong-way driver

Three Merrillville police officers were injured Tuesday morning while stopping a driver who was allegedly attempting to harm himself and others by driving into oncoming traffic on the Indiana Toll Road.

Three officers hurt while ending pursuit, according to Merrillville police

Three Merrillville police officers were hurt, ending a pursuit Tuesday morning.

Stolen Car Pursuit Injures Officers After Suicidal Suspect Attempted To Take Toll Road The Wrong Way - Region News Source

On December 3, 2024, Merrillville Police Officers were dispatched to 1355 E. 83rd Avenue, (Extended Stay of America) for a report of an auto theft, according to Merrillville Police. Shortly after receiving the call, Merrillville patrol officers located the stolen vehicle traveling northbound in the 9200 block of Broadway and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over and led officers on a pursuit. Radio traffic also indicated that…

Lake County, IN - Merrillville Police Pursuit Ends with Three Officer Injuries After Stolen Vehicle Chase

Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Merrillville, IN – Merrillville police officers were injured early Tuesday after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended on the Indiana Toll Road. Officers responded to a call about a stolen car near East 83rd Avenue. The vehicle was located on Broadway but fled when police attempted a traffic s…