Driver arrested following high-speed stolen car crash in Washington Heights

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- A driver was arrested following a high-speed crash involving a stolen car in Washington Heights.

An SUV carrying a family of four flipped on its roof at the intersection of 181 Street and Fort Washington Avenue on Sunday just before 7 p.m.

Police say officers were pursuing a stolen black Mercedes when the driver rammed into the SUV.

There were two children in the car, ages one and five.

Police arrested the driver of the stolen car at the scene.

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