2 Teens Involved In Fulton Co. Police Pursuit
August 24, 2023 at 4:29 p.m.
FULTON COUNTY - Two teens were involved in a police pursuit in Fulton County early Thursday morning.
At approximately 3 a.m. Thursday, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that did not have a visible license plate and just hit a curb in the area of East 9th Street and Wabash Avenue, according to a news release from the FCSO. The vehicle failed to yield to the deputies.
After a short pursuit, the vehicle crashed in front of 1723 Mitchell Drive, Rochester, hitting a gazebo and a pier. The vehicle came to a rest in Lake Manitou.
A 17-year-old passenger surrendered immediately and complied with officer commands, the release states. The juvenile was temporarily detained and later released to family.
The driver - Hunter Meeks, 18, of Mentone - disregarded officer commands and attempted to swim away before surrendering. Meeks was taken into custody without further incident before being transported for medical treatment.
Alcohol and speed are both contributing factors in the accident, the release states.
Airbags did deploy but it is believed seatbelts were not worn at the time.
Assisting the FCSO on scene were the Rochester Police Department, Akron Police Department, Rochester Fire and Lutheran EMS.
FULTON COUNTY - Two teens were involved in a police pursuit in Fulton County early Thursday morning.
At approximately 3 a.m. Thursday, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that did not have a visible license plate and just hit a curb in the area of East 9th Street and Wabash Avenue, according to a news release from the FCSO. The vehicle failed to yield to the deputies.
After a short pursuit, the vehicle crashed in front of 1723 Mitchell Drive, Rochester, hitting a gazebo and a pier. The vehicle came to a rest in Lake Manitou.
A 17-year-old passenger surrendered immediately and complied with officer commands, the release states. The juvenile was temporarily detained and later released to family.
The driver - Hunter Meeks, 18, of Mentone - disregarded officer commands and attempted to swim away before surrendering. Meeks was taken into custody without further incident before being transported for medical treatment.
Alcohol and speed are both contributing factors in the accident, the release states.
Airbags did deploy but it is believed seatbelts were not worn at the time.
Assisting the FCSO on scene were the Rochester Police Department, Akron Police Department, Rochester Fire and Lutheran EMS.