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Euclid police chase ends in fiery crash

Euclid police chase ends in fiery crash
Euclid chase ends in fiery crash
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EUCLID, Ohio — A Euclid police chase involving a fleeing SUV ended in a fiery crash early Friday morning when the vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames.

Authorities on scene told News 5 the driver was tased when he refused to get out of the vehicle. The man was taken into custody.

A gun was later found in the vehicle.

Police haven't provided any additional information such as the man's identity or any possible charges.

Authorities are investigating if the driver could possibly connected to a Cleveland shooting near Nottingham and Villaview roads earlier in the morning.

In that incident, Cleveland EMS say an 18-year-old man was shot multiple times and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. A 23-year-old female, who was not shot, was also treated for a medical issue. She is in stable condition.