TOLEDO, Ohio — A 24-year-old Toledo man is in custody after taking off from police in central Toledo early on Saturday morning before crashing into a tree.
The chase, near City Park and Lucas St., occurred just before 3 a.m., according to Toledo police.
Court documents say police were behind driver Joseph Holston when police put on their lights and sirens. Holsten allegedly then sped off at nearly twice the legal speed limit.
Holston allegedly crashed into a tree and utility pole, disabling his vehicle. Both Holston and his front seat passenger were injured from the crash.
After being taken into custody for fleeing from police, Holston was found to have a loaded handgun in his pants pockets. Holston does not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Holston was also charged with eluding or fleeing a police officer.
It's unclear why police were pulling over Holston.
