NYC crime: Suspect in stolen car hits man on scooter, empty police cruiser in Midtown

The suspect allegedly sped away from officers and hit an unoccupied police cruiser. Authorities say he then hit the 34-year-old victim who was on a scooter.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police have arrested a man who they say crashed a stolen car in Midtown.

Officials say the crash happened at around 10 p.m. Monday near the intersection of West 34th Street and 9th Avenue.
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The chaos began when a 21-year-old stole a Range Rover from a garage, officials said. When police tried to pull him over, he wouldn't stop.

The suspect allegedly sped off and hit an unoccupied police cruiser. Authorities say he then hit a 34-year-old victim who was on a scooter.

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Police arrested the suspect at the scene. Officials say a passenger in the Range Rover ran off.

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