MADISON, Wis. — Police are searching for a man who fled after hitting two vehicles with a stolen car on Sunday evening.
Several people, including a 6 year old, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. Police said the man driving the stolen car struck two vehicles that were stopped at a red light on East Washington Avenue at Zeier Road around 6:30 p.m.
According to an incident report, the crash caused a wheel from the stolen car to fly off. The driver drove away from the scene with sparks flying. He and a female passenger ran from the car after driving a short distance.
The man escaped, but witnesses caught up to the woman, tackled her and held her in place until police responded. An initial investigation revealed the woman had been battered by the driver before the crash. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
The woman reportedly told police she only knew the suspect by a nickname.
Responding officers found evidence of drug use in the stolen car, according to an incident report. Police said the car was taken during a Wisconsin Dells burglary earlier this month.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or by computer at p3tips.com.
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