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Nebraska State Patrol Arrests Man After Chase Across Lincoln

state-patrol-logoLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 31-year-old man is facing several charges after fleeing across Lincoln in a stolen car at speeds over 100 mph.

Nebraska State Patrol spokeswoman Deb Collins says the pursuit began around 12:30 Monday after a stolen Ford Fusion was spotted by the patrol’s helicopter.

When the driver fled, the trooper ended the pursuit because of public safety concerns. The helicopter followed the Ford from above as it drove erratically from south of Lincoln to Interstate 80.

The fleeing driver forced several other vehicles off the road as he crossed Lincoln.

State troopers resumed their pursuit after the driver reached I-80. Then troopers disabled the fleeing vehicle after the driver exited near the Lincoln airport.

The fleeing driver was treated for a minor arm injury before being taken to jail.

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