Police chase results in serious crash near Ellendale

At least one person has been hospitalized after a police chase led to a serious crash near Ellendale.

According to first responders with the Ellendale Fire Company, around 7:48 a.m., Sunday crews were called to respond to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Route 113, just north of Beach Highway. Emergency personnel responded and found that a pickup truck had been involved in a police chase and struck the back of a work van while speeding in an attempt to evade police.

Crews worked to stabilize and secure the vehicles and treat patients on scene. One person was transported by an Ellendale ambulance to Bayhealth Medical Center, and two others were assessed and released on scene.

Delaware State Police are investigating.

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