Police identify man who died after driving into Ohio River during police chase

RISING SUN, Ind. — The Indiana State Police have launched the identify of a person who died after he drove into the Ohio River throughout a police chase on Friday.

ISP spokesperson Stephen Wheeles stated the person has been recognized as 54-year-old Larry Robison.

Round midday on Friday, Ohio County deputies and Rising Solar police in Indiana have been on the lookout for a gold-colored Jeep whose driver had fled the scene of a crash, ISP stated. When businesses discovered the Jeep, the driving force once more fled from officers, driving one mile to the Ohio River boat ramp close to Entrance Road and driving straight into the water, ISP stated.

Police stated they imagine Robison drove his car into the river on objective.

Officers instantly dove into the river to assist free Robison, ISP stated, however these officers stated he was uncooperative and would not go away the car.

Divers have been known as to the scene and positioned Robison, who was by then useless, nonetheless contained in the car, ISP stated. The Jeep was pulled from the Ohio River simply earlier than 4:15 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Officers haven’t but launched any info from a pending toxicology report.