GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The driver of a stolen vehicle ran through a red light; the right-of-way vehicle they collided with was a GRPD cruiser.
It happened just before 3 a.m., according to Grand Rapids Police— 3 minors had been out driving a stolen Kia in the downtown area when they went through the intersection of Lafayette Ave and Michigan St.
The officer had a green light and wasn't able to stop before hitting them.
The minors admitted the vehicle was stolen— in fact it had been the subject of an attempted near W Fulton Street and La Grave Ave for reckless driving— but had driven off.
Grand Rapids Police say there wasn't a pursuit happening at the time of the crash.
Two of the minors in the car tried to run but were found by GRPD soon after. The third was stuck in the vehicle and pulled out by the Grand Rapids Fire Department.
All three plus the lone officer in the cruiser were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.
GRPD arrested the driver, pending charges related to the theft and are attempting to find the registered owner of the vehicle.
