40-Minute Michigan Police Chase Ends With Crash on I-75

A Michigan man is now in custody after Bridgeport Township Police say he forced a woman into a vehicle at gunpoint. After that, police tried to pull over the vehicle, but instead they ended up on a roughly 40-minute chase Sunday morning.

Bridgeport Township Police Respond to Family Trouble Call

Police were called to a home around 8:30 a.m. for what was initially reported as a family trouble complaint. While officers were on the way, the caller contacted 911 again and said her daughter had been forced into a vehicle at gunpoint.

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A Bridgeport Township officer spotted the vehicle leaving the area and tried to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop, leading to the pursuit.

40-Minute Chase Ends in I-75 Crash

The chase lasted about 40 minutes before the suspect vehicle crashed near Exit 173 on I-75, according to ABC 12.

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The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for injuries from the crash. He was later taken to jail and booked on several charges.

Police Recover Handgun Thrown From Vehicle

Police later reviewed video from the pursuit and were able to locate a handgun they say had been thrown from the vehicle.

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The gun was recovered and did not end up in the river.

Woman Released Without Injury

The woman who had been forced into the vehicle was released at the scene and was not injured. The investigation is still ongoing. Police have not released the suspect's name pending arraignment.