ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A high-speed pursuit that tore through the Scioto Valley this afternoon has ended with one suspect in custody, according to law enforcement officials. The chase began in Pickaway County following reports from motorists about a reckless vehicle on the road.
Authorities reported that the vehicle reached speeds of nearly 100 mph as it sped along US-23. The pursuit escalated as the suspect drove recklessly through a construction zone, posing significant danger to workers and other motorists, before continuing into Ross County.
The chase came to a conclusion southward as law enforcement managed to successfully disable the vehicle involved. The high speeds and the route taken caused considerable concern among local authorities, prompting a swift response.
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is now in custody. Further details about the charges and the circumstances leading up to the chase are awaited as the investigation continues.