Driver Arrested After Multiple-Vehicle Chase, Crashes Midtown Manhattan

A driver in Midtown Manhattan was taken into custody after a police pursuit involving multiple vehicle collisions, including crashes with two police cars. The incident began when officers responded to an initial collision on Park Avenue near 50th Street and instructed the driver to pull over, but he fled, striking police vehicles and sideswiping other cars during the chase. The pursuit ended at 50th Street and Lexington Avenue, where officers stopped the driver at gunpoint and arrested him without any reported injuries. The motive for the reckless driving remains unclear as the investigation continues. The busy area was temporarily closed during the incident but reopened after the morning rush. Authorities have not yet disclosed any charges against the suspect.