Man steals beer truck - runs himself over trying to escape

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A man has been arrested and taken to the hospital after stealing a beer truck and running himself over trying to elude police.

Around 5:45 Monday morning, Columbus Police responded to the Circle K on the 1400 block Veterans Pkwy. where a man stole a Coors Light Beer Truck.

The suspect led police on a chase, which ended at the Bojangles restaurant on Victory Dr.

The suspect, 55-year-old Gregory Miller, jumped out of the semi-truck attempting to elude police. He jumped out of the semi-truck, and ran over his own leg. Miller was caught on the scene.

Miller was taken to Midtown Medical Center; his injuries are not yet known.