Several injured after driver in stolen vehicle crashes near 35th and Hadley

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police report several people were injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle crashed near 35th and Hadley. 

Police say around 6:40, they attempted to make a traffic stop for a registration violation near 33rd and Hadley. The vehicle proceeded to turn west on Hadley Street and fled at a high rate of speed. 

According to police, before a pursuit could be initiated, the driver blew a stop sign at 35th and Hadley, struck another vehicle and then a utility pole. The crash caused the second vehicle to hit two pedestrians -- a 40-year-old who was seriously hurt and a 46-year-old who was also hurt. 

Police say the driver of the vehicle that was struck, a 52-year-old, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

After a brief foot pursuit, police say the driver that fled the traffic stop -- a 29-year-old man -- was taken into custody. His 45-year-old passenger was also taken into custody. 

Police say the driver of the vehicle that was struck, a 52-year-old, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

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