A Montreal man was arrested early Friday after he attempted a U-turn on Highway 401 and crashed while being chased by police, officers say.
Durham Regional Police said at around 4:40 a.m., officers observed a Dodge Ram heading east on Highway 401 near Holt Road in Bowmanville and tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled.
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Police said the driver then tried to do a U-turn on the 401 but crashed into the centre median before fleeing on foot.
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He was found a short distance away and was arrested. Police said the vehicle was stolen.
Thirty-nine-year-old Montreal resident Alimohamed Husein was charged with flight from a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime, dangerous operation, and theft of a motor vehicle.
He was held for a bail hearing.
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