Police pursuit leads to fatality in Linn County

Hunter
10/31/22

A motorist died early Monday while being pursued by State Police in Linn County.

According to the State Patrol, Cedar Rapids Police were pursuing a 2003 Chevy Tahoe fleeing on I380 South at approximately 2:18 am. The vehicle took the westbound Highway 30 ramp, lost control and rolled several times, causing fatal injuries to the driver.

The area was closed off to traffic for over three hours while the scene was processed.

Cedar Rapids Police have identified the driver as 38-year-old Jamie Hill of Cedar Rapids. The accident remains under investigation.