Police chase ends in crash near 76th and Ruby, driver arrested

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A police chase in Milwaukee ended with one person arrested and another in the hospital Monday, Aug. 10. 

The police department says officers tried to stop a reckless driver near 60th and Hampton around 5:38 p.m., but the driver took off and a chase began. After running a stop sign, police say the driver crashed into another vehicle near 76th and Ruby.

Officials say the driver, a 25-year-old man, got out of the car and ran but was arrested after a brief foot chase. 

Milwaukee police say the 79-year-old driver of the struck vehicle was taken to an area hospital with non-fatal injuries.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for review. 

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