CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Route 66 was shut down following a police chase that ended in a crash just south of Clarion Sunday evening.
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According to Clarion County 911, the call came in at 6:50 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident, approximately four miles south of Clarion, in the area of Forest Drive.
The crash occurred following a pursuit involving multiple units from Clarion Borough Police and Clarion-based State Police.
Following the crash, a male suspect was taken into custody and lodged in the Clarion County Jail. His name has not been released.
A representative with Clarion-based State Police declined to comment on the incident.
Route 66 re-opened around 8:30 p.m.
Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, Clarion Hospital EMS and Limestone QRS (Quick Response Team) were also called to the scene.
Additional information is expected to be released soon.