BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — A police chase ended in a crash on Route 19 early Monday morning in Butler County, authorities said.
The chase was reported shortly after 1:30 a.m., starting near North Park Lounge in Cranberry. The driver made a U-turn and fled, police said.
After driving through several communities, the chase ended on Route 19 near the border of Jackson and Lancaster townships when the car crashed over an embankment and rolled.
Police said the driver was going 20 mph over the speed limit and the pursuit lasted 8 minutes.
The 45-year-old driver was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries, police said. He will face several charges.
Police said the chase started as an attempted traffic stop for lighting violations.
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