The suspect crashed into 3 cars after he sped away from an officer, police said.
ALLENTOWN -- Officers arrested an Ocean County man Wednesday after he sped away from a traffic stop and crashed into three cars on North Main Street, injuring a motorist, police said.
Keith Dillon, 32, of Island Heights, was apprehended at around 12 p.m. by officers who had to remove him his wrecked sport-utility vehicle, the department said.
He's charged with eluding police, driving while suspended, being an uninsured motorist and marijuana possession, and several traffic violations.
Police said Officer Christopher Poss pulled Dillon over for speeding in the area of 40 North Main St. When Poss got out of his patrol car, Dillon fled, speeding south on North Main Street toward the borough's business district.
As Poss pursued, Dillon attempted to pass a Ford Explorer on the left, crossing the street's double yellow line before attempting the pass on the right.
But Dillon crashed into the Ford, injuring the driver. Dillon's vehicle also struck two parked vehicles as well, police said.
The Allentown First Aid Squad took the Ford driver to a local hospital for treatment of shoulder, neck, and wrist pain. Police did not identify the Ford driver.
Dillon refused medical attention. During the arrest, police found a small quantity of marijuana in Dillon's vehicle and related paraphernalia.
Officers Anthony Rando and Corporal Brian Stab assisted in the arrest and investigation.
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