Driver in stolen car leads police on chase from Delaware County to Philadelphia: State Police
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PHILADELPHIA - The driver of a stolen car was arrested after leading police on a chase through Delaware County that ended when a state trooper performed a PIT maneuver.
The chase started in Marple Township around 4 a.m. Monday morning and continued into Philadelphia where the stolen Acura TSX was immobilized by police.
What we know:
Pennsylvania State Police say they joined the pursuit of a stolen Acura TSX in Marple Township around 4 a.m. Monday.
The chase continued onto I-95 in Tinicum Township, then moved northbound onto SR-91 where police used a spike strip to flatten the vehicle's tires.
Police continued to pursue the vehicle across the Platt Bridge and onto I-76, where police say the driver exited onto Vare Avenue.
The chase came to an end when a State Police cruiser successfully performed a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) to stop the fleeing car.
The driver was taken into custody and no one was injured.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not shared exactly how the pursuit began.
Authorities have also not identified the driver and have not announced charges.