Four youths arrested after stealing car and crashing into restaurant
- A stolen Kia was involved in a collision with a Lincoln sedan during a police pursuit.
- Four juvenile suspects fled the scene but were apprehended by police after a short chase.
- The incident highlights the growing concern over vehicle thefts and juvenile crime in the area.
In Hazel Park, Michigan, a police pursuit involving a stolen Kia culminated in a serious accident early Wednesday morning. The incident began around 4:35 a.m. when the Warren Police Department responded to multiple reports of Kia thefts in the area. After locating a black Kia Optima, officers attempted a traffic stop; however, the driver accelerated and fled north on Warner Avenue. The situation escalated when the fleeing vehicle failed to obey a red light and collided with a Lincoln sedan at the intersection of Nine Mile and Dequindre. The collision was so forceful that it propelled the Kia into the side of a Brayz Hamburgers building. After the crash, four juvenile suspects exited the vehicle and attempted to flee but were apprehended by law enforcement following a brief foot chase. Inside the crashed Kia, police discovered a handgun and later located another stolen Kia in the vicinity. The driver of the Lincoln sedan, an adult woman, was transported to Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital and was reported in stable condition by Wednesday morning, following her hospitalization due to the crash. The restaurant's owner, Paul Mirdita, expressed hopes to resume operations within the same day, as he began the cleanup process at the establishment. Meanwhile, the incidents surrounding the police chase and subsequent crash are under investigation, with authorities focusing on the issues of juvenile crime and vehicle thefts, which have been increasingly concerning in the region lately. The pursuit incident reflects broader crime patterns, particularly involving stolen Kias, and highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb such activities in their communities.