GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Police are investigating an overnight chase during which a driver lost control, crashed into multiple homes in Garfield Heights, was ejected from the vehicle, and died.
According to a statement from the Maple Heights Police Department, its officers were on patrol in the area of Hollywood and Mapleboro avenues when they heard gunshots.
Police say they found a silver sedan with multiple occupants, and they attempted to perform a traffic stop when two males ran from the vehicle. According to police, the vehicle did not stop and attempted to flee the area.
Police chased the vehicle through multiple side streets when the sedan lost control around Milo Avenue and crashed along Granger Road in Garfield Heights around 3:15 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Granger Road remains closed between East 135th and East 141st streets.
Drivers are being told to avoid the area.
At least four homes were heavily damaged.
Garfield police are handling the accident report with assistance from the Southeast Area Law Enforcement Accident Investigation Unit. Maple Heights Police are assisting. .Anyone with information is asked to call police at 216-587-9624.
