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Driver Crashes Suspected Stolen Vehicle Into Car In Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The driver in a suspected stolen vehicle sped off when deputies tried to stop him on Thursday and ended up crashing into a civilian's car at 62nd and Washington Street. That's just north of Denver's city limits.

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The Adams County Sheriff's Office said deputies tried to stop the driver for a traffic infraction near 54th and Tennyson Street. The driver got on Interstate 76, then Interstate 25, exited at 58th and then turned north on Washington.

Deputies were notified of a separate crash ahead and stopped chasing the driver.

The driver continued and ran the red light at 62nd. That's where he crashed into another vehicle.

The driver of that vehicle was injured and transported to Denver Health. The extent of that person's injuries is not known.

The suspect driver is in custody. Deputies are transporting him to a hospital as a precaution.

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating.

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