Swansea Police Investigating After Stolen Car Crashes Into Coles River

SWANSEA (WBSM) — Swansea Police are investigating an incident in which a stolen motor vehicle crashed into Coles River this afternoon.

According to Chief Mark Foley, officers responded at 12:08 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle crash in the area of the 800-block of Pearse Road.

Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle submerged in the river.

Swansea Suspect Flees the Scene

Foley said it appears the vehicle struck a utility pole before going into the water. The suspect then exited the vehicle once it was in the water and fled the scene in a waiting vehicle.

The vehicle was removed from the water, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle had been reported stolen from a Swansea residence shortly before the crash, Foley said.

Ongoing Investigation on Pearse Road

The incident remains under investigation.