At a Glance
- 38-year-old Ryan Laskowski stole a U-Haul truck and crashed it into multiple vehicles.
- He was chased by Bensalem, Bristol Township, and Pennsylvania State Police across Bucks County.
- He was arrested and faces charges of theft, reckless endangerment, and felony fleeing.
- Why it matters: The chaotic pursuit endangered motorists and highlighted the risks of vehicle theft.
On Tuesday, a 38-year-old man in Bucks County stole a U-Haul truck, crashed it repeatedly, and was pursued by local and state police before being taken into custody. The incident, which began on Dec. 30, involved multiple collisions and a high-speed chase that rattled residents. Police are now preparing to charge him with several serious offenses.
The Theft and Chase
The incident started around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 30 when officers from the Bristol Township Police Department reported a stolen U-Haul truck that had driven onto Interstate 95 after colliding with a vehicle. Bensalem Township Police identified the driver as Ryan Laskowski, 38, and issued an arrest warrant.
Laskowski returned to the area in the U-Haul multiple times that day, crashing into other cars and a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. Troopers chased him, leading to collisions with a Bensalem Police car, a fence, and a fire hydrant outside the ACME grocery store on Bristol Road.
- Crashed into a Bensalem Police car, a fence, and a fire hydrant outside ACME grocery store.
- Collided with another car near Bristol Road and Grandview Avenue at 3:30 p.m.
Police Response and Arrest
After the final crash, officers transported Laskowski to a nearby hospital where he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He is now held as a prisoner awaiting arraignment.
Charges
Laskowski is expected to be formally arraigned on charges including theft of a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment, felony fleeing and eluding, and other related offenses.
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Reckless endangerment
- Felony fleeing and eluding
- Other related charges
Key Takeaways
- 38-year-old Ryan Laskowski stole a U-Haul truck and caused multiple crashes.
- Police pursued him across Bucks County, ending with his arrest.
- He faces serious charges including theft, reckless endangerment, and felony fleeing.
The incident underscores the dangers of vehicle theft and the swift response of local law enforcement in protecting the community.
