Jazmyne Marie Rodriquez

Vehic/Purs

According to police, a man reported that his1989 Chevrolet pick-up truck had been stolen from his home at about 8:15 a.m. Niles officers saw the truck a few minutes later and tried to pull it over. The driver, later identified as 15-year-old Jazmyne Rodriquez, allegedly ran two stop signs, turned onto Yankee Street, and accelerated. Police said the officer in pursuit reported reaching speeds of 85 mph. Officers from other agencies joined the chase, and a state trooper prepared to set out stop sticks about half a mile down the road. But before they could be placed, Rodriquez reportedly veered to the left and struck a tree. The truck caught fire and came to rest on its side, cracking a uitility pole and pinning Rodriquez under it. She died at the scene.