Ohio Truck Driver Shot After High-Speed Police Chase Following IHOP Stalking

Key Details A truck driver was shot by police following a dangerous pursuit that began at an Ohio IHOP on Saturday, February 28th. The incident started when officers responded to reports of the driver threatening and stalking a victim at the Springfield Township restaurant. The suspect fled the scene in his bobtail semi truck after being confronted by police. Why It Matters The chase resulted in multiple injuries to law enforcement and the public. When officers attempted to remove the driver from the cab at a nearby Walmart, he accelerated rapidly and threw two officers from the vehicle. One officer suffered a concussion and a broken leg, while other officers continued the pursuit. What Happened Next During the high-speed chase, the driver hooked up a trailer believed to be stolen and struck several police cruisers and civilian vehicles on East Market Street in Akron, Ohio. Officers ultimately fired multiple shots at the vehicle, striking the driver at least once. The unidentified driver was hospitalized with injuries and no additional information has been released at this time.