ST. LOUIS – A reckless driver is in custody after leading police on a chase Friday afternoon.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says they first attempted to stop the driver at around 4 p.m. Friday after observing what they’re calling dangerous behavior behind the wheel.
They say the driver took off and hit a second car and a bicyclist.
Officials say the driver then got out of the car, ran away and jumped into the River Des Peres.
They say the suspect was taken into custody.
The bicyclist is okay.