By Associated Press - Friday, May 16, 2014

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The driver of a car who was fleeing police after a traffic stop is hospitalized after crashing, along with the driver of the SUV that he struck.

The accident happened late Thursday in St. Louis. KTVI-TV (https://bit.ly/1sVuBfM ) reports that police tried to pull over a Grand Prix for a traffic stop, but the 22-year-old driver sped off.

A short time later, the Grand Prix struck an SUV. The Grand Prix driver ran but was caught by police after a short chase.



Both drivers are in serious but stable condition. Names have not been released.

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Information from: KTVI-TV, https://www.fox2now.com/

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