Road Rage Incident Leads to High-Speed Pursuit and Rollover Crash in Ashland County

Joe Lyons • August 26, 2024

A road rage incident escalated into a high-speed pursuit and rollover crash in Ashland on Sunday afternoon, leaving one suspect in custody and multiple law enforcement agencies involved in the chase.

According to scanner traffic, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Richland Post received multiple calls around 3:00 PM on August 25, 2024, reporting that a male driver had been seen pointing a firearm at a passerby during a road rage incident. The situation quickly escalated when the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Nathan Brown of Akron, Ohio, attempted to flee.

At approximately 3:13 PM, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ashland Post located Brown’s vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 71 near the 186-mile marker. When officers attempted to pull him over, Brown refused to stop, initiating a pursuit that sped into the city of Ashland.

Ashland Police Division officers and deputies from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office joined the chase as it continued onto U.S. Route 42. The pursuit came to a violent end when Brown lost control of his vehicle while navigating a construction zone, causing it to roll over.

Despite the severity of the crash, Brown was apprehended at the scene without further incident. He was transported to the Ashland County Jail, where he is currently being held. Charges are pending review by the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.

The incident highlights the dangers of road rage and the response by local law enforcement to prevent further harm to the public. Fortunately, no injuries to bystanders or law enforcement personnel were reported.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland Police Division, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office are continuing their investigation into the incident. Further details are expected as the case develops.

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