Police in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, involved in chase and accident

Peggy Gallek and Ed Gallek

7 mins ago

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — Sources with the Cleveland Heights Police Department told the I-Team that an officer and the driver of another vehicle were involved in a crash Sunday following a chase.

Cleveland Heights officials said the officer suffered a minor injury and was “OK.”

The driver of the other car was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The accident occurred near Taylor Road and Terrace Road in East Cleveland.

Both the patrol car and the other vehicle involved were damaged.

At this time, the police have not yet provided any information as to whether the other driver involved in the accident was the person being pursued by an officer.

The Cleveland Heights Accident Investigation Unit arrived at the scene.

The crash is being investigated.

Further information is expected to be released shortly.