A pursuit involving a stolen black Chevrolet pickup truck ended in a crash and a standoff with police Tuesday afternoon in Palm Beach County. Authorities have not said where the chase began.
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office located the truck and tried to stop it. The driver fled, and officers followed. The pursuit ended when the pickup crashed.
After the crash, an adult white male stayed inside the vehicle and engaged in a standoff with responding agencies. Officials said the suspect is receiving life-saving treatment from first responders at the scene, and emergency medical personnel are on the way to provide more care and transport him.
Jog Road is closed between Woolbright Road and Grand Isles Drive while the investigation continues. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Officials have not released the suspect’s condition or details about the standoff. The story is developing, and more information is expected as it becomes available.
