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Driver fleeing Colonial Heights Police hits taxi

Posted at 5:17 PM, Feb 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-22 08:26:36-05

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. -- A taxi driver was injured Tuesday afternoon when a car crashed into it while on the run from police.

A Colonial Heights Police officer turned around to pursue a vehicle, when that vehicle hit a taxi.

The three occupants of the vehicle bailed out and a foot chase ensued.

The suspects were apprehended and now face narcotics and weapons charges, according to police.

Police said a large amount of marijuana was found inside the vehicle.

All three people were wanted in other jurisdictions.

The taxi driver and two suspects were transported to the hospital, with non life-threatening injuries.

This is a developing story.

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