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Driver speeds away from traffic stop, crashes short time later, police say

GREEN TREE, Pa. — A driver's attempt to get away from police ended quickly when he crashed near the West End.

Witnesses told Channel 11 the chase exceeded 100 mph before ending in a crash on Noblestown Road.

Green Tree police told Channel 11 officers had pulled over the driver just before 2 p.m.

When the officer got out of his patrol car, the driver took off at a high rate of speed.

Witnesses said the driver also passed another car, before crashing while rounding a sharp corner less than a minute later.

Police have not said why the driver was initially pulled over. The driver had several warrants out for his arrest and will be arraigned Sunday night.

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