US Park Police chase of stolen vehicle in DC ends in crash, brush fire in Maryland

WASHINGTON (7News) — A chase involving U.S. Park Police (USPP) ended in a crash and brush fire after officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle in Northeast D.C. on Sunday night.

USPP officials said the stolen vehicle was first spotted near Bladensburg Road and New York Avenue, NE, on Jan. 11.

When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver reportedly sped off, leading police on a pursuit toward Route 50…

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