Authorities took place at about 2.30pm on Conchester Highway near Cherry Tree Road.
The road was closed in both directions after the accident.
Chopper 6 showed serious damage to both vehicles, but injury information was not immediately available.
“It was strange. It was crazy, ‘says Brey Dalton, who works at the Exxon in 2400 Mark Street and saw the accident.
Police say they have responded to a report of disorderly conduct.
Police in Upper Chichester say Patrol Sgt. Ken Massey saw the suspect try to get a woman out of a car at the gas station.
Officials say Massey tried to deploy his taser, but the suspect was too close.
The suspect managed to evade the officer and jumped into the police sports utility vehicle. Dalton explained what he sees next.
“The next thing I know, I see the police car cross and get into a truck coming on the premises … and take off,” Dalton said. “I think a cop actually hit someone and pulled away.”
According to police, the driver of the truck tried to stop the suspect, but it was in vain.
Investigators say the suspect flew at high speed into Mark Street, then westward at 322, where he collided with another vehicle after police said he had crossed the median.
Ryan Shomo, who also witnessed the incident, works near the accident site.
“Probably the worst car accident I’ve ever seen. The car just broke down,” Shomo said. The front from behind. ‘
The officer was treated and subsequently released from a local hospital.
Police do not disclose the name of the suspect. He faces a series of possible charges, including aggravated assault and car theft.
“I saw cops pull people, but something like that … nothing like that,” Dalton added.
A 47-year-old woman involved in the other vehicle involved in the crash is in a serious condition.
The suspect is in a critical condition with the latest investigation.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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