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Njsp: Hyundai Driver, 30, Leads High-Speed Police Pursuit On Route 78, Crashes In Morris County

A 30-year-old Hyundai Elantra driver lead police on a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash in Morris County over the weekend, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police

New Jersey State Police

Photo Credit: New Jersey State Police

Jesse Roberson of Irvington failed to stop for police who tried to pull him over for speeding on Rt. 78 eastbound in Union Township just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday, NJSP Sgt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice.

Roberson exited to State Highway 24 westbound and continued until he crashed the vehicle into the center median near milepost 5 in Florham Park, Peele said.

Roberson was arrested and charged with eluding and other vehicle summonses.

The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.

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