1:36am–A suspect allegedly ran a red light on Daniels Farm Road when police attempted to stop the black jeep. The suspect fled on Route 25 southbound starting at exit 8 speeds around 70mph according to radio reports. The officer was able to call in the plate number which back to a different vehicle. Backup officers were dispatched. The pursuit got off exit 6 where the suspect crashed head into a different police car on its way to assist. Both the officer and suspect were injured and taken to the hospital with injuries unknown at this time.
By Stephen Krauchick
DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.