A driver who crashed into a number of autos whereas allegedly attempting to evade police in midtown Manhattan is in custody, police mentioned Tuesday.
No particulars on expenses towards the person have been instantly out there. He was apprehended on the final crash website, at fiftieth Road and Lexington Avenue.
In response to police, authorities responding to a collision on Park Avenue close to 51st Road shortly earlier than 7 a.m. noticed a automobile trying to go away the scene and instructed the motive force to tug over.
As an alternative, the motive force allegedly collided with their cruiser and stored driving uptown, the place cops say he hit one other police automobile at 59th Road and Fifth Avenue. The driving force proceeded to sideswipe different autos earlier than ending up on Lexington Avenue, in line with the NYPD. The extent of the harm wasn’t clear.
The busy space was closed off for a time as authorities investigated. It reopened after the morning rush. No accidents have been reported. Video posted to the Citizen app confirmed a heavy emergency response on the scene.
No particulars on the collision that sparked the preliminary police response have been instantly out there.
