An early morning pursuit ended with a truck in Lake Manitou and two teenagers released to their families.
About 3 a.m., the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department attempted to make a traffic stop on a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that did not have a visible license plate and just hit a curb at East 9th and Wabash Avenue.
The truck failed to yield to deputies and a short pursuit ensued. The truck crashed in front of 1723 Mitchell Drive. It struck a gazebo and a pier and then went into the lake.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department says a passenger, age 17, surrendered himself immediately. However, the driver, Hunter Meeks, 18, of Mentone, disobeyed commands and tried to swim away before surrendering. Meeks was taken for medical treatment.
The juvenile was temporarily detained and then released to family.
Alcohol and speed are considered contributing factors in the incident.
