TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A police pursuit early Tuesday morning ended in a crash involving a stolen vehicle near the 12-points area.
According to Lt. Justin Sears with the Terre Haute Police Department, officers attempted to pull over a car for multiple violations, the vehicle fled the scene, striking another vehicle, causing no injuries, before continuing eastbound on Maple Ave at a high rate of speed.
The suspect vehicle then left the roadway near North 26th St and came to a stop after crashing into a tree near North 28th Street. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
After contacting the owner of the vehicle, investigators confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen.
Maple Avenue between North 26th and North 28th Streets is temporarily closed as Indiana State Police reconstruct the crash. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area at this time.
This is a developing story. WTWO will provide updates as more information becomes available.
