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Police Chase Ends in Durham Crash, One Injured
13 Aug
Summary
- Police pursuit began in Wake Forest and ended in a Durham crash.
- One person hospitalized following the multi-vehicle collision.
- Investigations into pursuit and crash are underway separately.
A police pursuit that commenced in Wake Forest on Wednesday evening culminated in a serious vehicle crash in Durham, sending one individual to the hospital. The incident unfolded around 7:05 p.m. when Wake Forest police officers observed a driver operating a vehicle erratically, displaying a fictitious temporary tag along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway.
Following the initiation of a pursuit, the suspect vehicle ultimately crashed into another car at the intersection of Holloway Street and Raynor Street in Durham. The driver of the vehicle that was struck was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Information regarding the extent of their injuries remains undisclosed by authorities.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has taken charge of investigating the details of the crash. Concurrently, the Wake Forest Police Department is conducting its own investigation into the circumstances surrounding the police pursuit.
