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Police chasing vehicle on South Pearl

By Howard B. Owens

A vehicle is reportedly refusing to stop for police in the city.

We're not sure where the pursuit started, but a police officer observed, "he looked right at us and is refusing to stop."

The vehicle headed south over the bridge at South Lyon and then onto South Main, then to South Pearl.

A deputy was attempting to get a spike strip down. It's unclear if they were down in time or at the location that the vehicle continued.

The vehicle has been clocked at 95 mph leaving the city and city units are backing off.

Another deputy is attempting to get in position ahead of the vehicle, which is westbound on Route 33.

The vehicle has slowed to 50 mph.

UPDATE 1:38 a.m.: The vehicle is a green Chevy Suburban registered to a female in North Tonawanda.

UPDATE 1:44 a.m.: The vehicle hit spikes near the Corfu Fire Hall on Route 33. Both front tires were punctured and the vehicle is continuing on just rims. We think we heard a description of the driver as a white male in a hoodie. The vehicle has reached the Erie County line and may have hit an Erie County patrol vehicle.

UPDATE 1:48 a.m.: A deputy reported the suspect may have a possible hand injury. A medical evaluation is requested.

UPDATE 1:50 a.m.: Darien's ambulance is requested to the scene.

UPDATE 2:17 a.m.: Suspect in custody, being transported to the jail.

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