Three sent to hospital from crash following stolen vehicle pursuit

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Three people were sent to the hospital after a suspect stole a vehicle and took officers on a pursuit, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said.

The chase happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. HCSO deputies were pursuing the stolen car when the suspect hit an East Ridge Police car.

Later, the suspect crashed on I-24 Eastbound near the Westside Drive exit, deputies said.

One sheriff’s deputy was involved in the crash and was taken to a hospital. Two others, the suspect and another driver, were in the crash as well. Emergency personnel took both of them to a local hospital.

Following the crash, authorities shut down I-24 near the Ridgecut.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

The identity of the suspect has not yet been released. However, HCSO said charges are pending.