In the early hours of Saturday morning, a dramatic police chase unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, involving a semi-truck driver who hit multiple vehicles, including a police cruiser, before being apprehended. The chase, which spanned several miles, left a trail of damage and led to the arrest of 42-year-old Gregory Ivory, a California resident.
Incident Overview
The sequence of events began around 3:00 a.m. when Columbus police received reports that a semi-truck had struck a building and fled the scene. Officers responded quickly and located the semi-truck in northeast Columbus. Dash cam footage from police vehicles captures the intensity of the chase as officers pursued the truck through city streets and neighborhoods, attempting to bring the situation under control.
The Start of the Pursuit
When officers initiated the chase, the truck was traveling northbound on Carl Road. As officers trailed the semi-truck, sparks flew from the vehicle, which police believed was a result of a broken gas line. At one point, the truck appeared to be on fire, leaving a trail of flames along the road. Despite police attempts to stop the truck, the driver continued to evade them, driving erratically through residential areas.
As the truck moved through a roundabout and continued north, the vehicle’s condition worsened. The sparks and flames persisted, and officers speculated that the driver, Gregory Ivory, might attempt to abandon the truck. Despite their efforts, the truck did not stop. The semi continued at moderate speeds, around 35 miles per hour, with officers trailing closely behind.
Escalation and Attempted Collision
The situation escalated when the driver briefly stopped the truck, only to start backing it up toward one of the pursuing police cruisers. Officers on the scene reported that Ivory appeared to intentionally try to ram one of the cruisers with the semi. The police cruiser narrowly avoided a collision as the semi-truck reversed toward it, and the driver then fled forward, continuing the pursuit.
As the chase stretched on, officers observed Ivory driving through neighborhoods, causing further damage to property. He eventually entered the Worthington area and made his way onto Cleveland Avenue. The truck’s condition worsened, with police noting flames and sparks continuing to come from the vehicle as it drove down the road.
Dangerous Driving and Impact on Police
Ivory’s actions became more dangerous as the pursuit continued. Officers reported that he drove through intersections recklessly, disregarding the safety of other vehicles. At one point during the chase, the semi-truck collided with a civilian vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The driver then attempted to ram another police cruiser. Officers noted that the situation was becoming increasingly perilous as Ivory continued to drive erratically, making deliberate attempts to collide with police vehicles.
In one particularly hazardous moment, Ivory attempted to hit a police car, which resulted in officers firing at the semi-truck. Dash cam footage captured the cruiser firing shots, though no injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire.
Capture and Arrest
The chase came to a conclusion when Ivory drove the semi-truck into the Worthington area, eventually colliding with another vehicle and taking out a road sign along the way. As the semi continued down High Street, it appeared that Ivory had no intention of stopping voluntarily. However, after hitting yet another vehicle, he decided to abandon the truck and flee on foot.
Multiple officers quickly responded, chasing Ivory after he left the truck. The foot chase was short-lived, and officers were able to apprehend him without further incident. Ivory was taken into custody following the arrest.
Legal Proceedings
Gregory Ivory was arraigned in court following his arrest. He faces two charges of felonious assault due to his reckless actions during the pursuit, particularly for his attempts to ram police vehicles. A judge set his bond at $250,000. The case is expected to proceed with further legal actions as prosecutors build their case against him.
Ivory, a resident of California, now faces serious criminal charges in Ohio. If convicted of the charges against him, he could face significant jail time for the events that transpired during the chase.
Conclusion
The incident, which began with a simple hit-and-run report, escalated into a multi-vehicle chase involving a semi-truck and significant damage to property. Dash cam footage has provided a clear record of the chase, showing the extensive efforts by law enforcement to apprehend Ivory and prevent further harm. Gregory Ivory’s arrest brings an end to a chaotic series of events, but the legal process will now determine the outcome of his actions.
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