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Man crashes into pole in Milwaukee after police chase

Police investigate after car crashes into pole during police chase.
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Milwaukee police were involved in a chase on Monday just before midnight.

A viewer, Armando Gandarilla, sent us these pictures of the aftermath.

Driver crashes into pole during police chase.
Driver crashes into pole during police chase.

Officers say the chase started with an attempted traffic stop, but that the driver refused to stop and drove off "recklessly."

Watch: Man crashes into pole at 13th and Wells after police chase:

Man crashes into pole in Milwaukee after police chase
Vehicle damage after car crashes into pole during police chase.
Vehicle damage after car crashes into pole during police chase.

During the chase, police say the driver lost control and hit a pole near N. 13th Street and W. Wells Street.

Car crashes into pole after police chase.
Car crashes into pole after police chase.

The driver, a 23-year-old man, was arrested and taken to the hospital with non-fatal injuries. Police found that he was driving a stolen car, and found illegal drugs inside.

Police investigate after car crashes into pole during police chase.
Police investigate after car crashes into pole during police chase.

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


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