Police pursuit ends in car crashing into Saylor's Pizza

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich.-- On Sept. 24 at approximately 4:49 a.m., Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on patrol when he observed a vehicle driving at an excessive speed on US-12.

The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the dark colored SUV for a traffic violation.

The suspect vehicle then fled from the attempted traffic stop and the deputy gave chase engaging in a brief vehicular pursuit.

The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle lost control attempting to negotiate a curve and crashed into a commercial building in the 300 block of Lincoln Ave. in the City of Niles. Also known as Sailors Pizza Port.

The suspect was the sole occupant of the vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident at the scene of the crash.

The suspect vehicle came to rest inside the building which then ignited a structure fire causing extensive damage to the building and the vehicle.

The driver is currently being held on preliminary charges of fleeing and eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle.

The identity of the driver is being withheld pending arraignment.