YARMOUTH – A vehicle that Yarmouth Police had tried to stop before calling off the chase triggered a crash after reportedly going the wrong way on an exit ramp shortly after 6 PM Monday. Reports say the crash happened on the off ramp of exit 72 westbound from Route 6 to Willow Street. The driver of a white Hyundai sedan reportedly fled the scene on foot and was being sought by police using K9 dogs. The driver of a Dodge Grand Caravan involved in the crash was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Police continue to search for the suspect driver.
Yarmouth Police tell Cape Wide News that Officer Willis attempted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 6 PM Sunday for a stop sign violation. The vehicle initially stopped on Willow Street near Eversource. As Officer Willis was calling in the stop the operator drove off at a high rate of speed. Officer Willis called in the operator’s actions and followed the vehicle. Officer Willis lost sight of the vehicle as it traveled northbound on Willow Street. The vehicle, which was traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control and struck a motor vehicle on the Route 6 Westbound off-ramp. The operator fled the scene after the crash. Officer Willis and other officers attempted to locate the driver but were unable to. Officer Willis is following up on the incident and charges will be filed when the operator is identified.
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