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Police Chase Ends With Crash In Bergen County, N.J.

FAIR LAWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A police chase ended with a crash Tuesday night in New Jersey.

Fair Lawn police were responding to reports of a masked intruder on Garwood Road when detectives said they spotted a car around the corner and ordered a man inside to get out.

Police said the driver sped off, setting off a pursuit.

The car eventually struck a tree in neighboring Glen Rock.

The driver, identified as 42-year-old Corey Degroat, was taken to the hospital with head and chest pain.

He faces a slew of charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, reckless driving and resisting arrest.

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