1 dead after police chase leads to crash in Garfield Heights

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - One person died after an early-morning police chase Friday led to a crash in Garfield Heights.

Police: 1 dead following car crash in Garfield Heights — Police: 1 dead following car crash in Garfield Heights(Source: WOIO)

Maple Heights police officials said officers were performing a traffic stop on a car that contained two people following reports of a shooting shortly after 3 a.m.

Officials said the car fled from the police and led officers on a pursuit.

Police said the individuals led police through Libby Road and onto Granger Road, where the car hit a tree and stopped in front of a yard in the 13800 block of Granger Road.

Officials confirmed the driver of the car, later identified as 19-year-old Naszier Woodward, was ejected from the as a result of the crash and died from their injuries.

Police: 1 dead following car crash in Garfield Heights — Police: 1 dead following car crash in Garfield Heights(Source: WOIO)

Anyone with information on this incident has been asked to contact the Maple Heights Detective Bureau at 216-587-9624.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

Copyright 2023 WOIO. All rights reserved.