Officials said a trooper attempted to stop a Hyundai on I-40 W near Harrison Avenue for going 85 mph in a 65 mph zone. The car was later confirmed to be stolen.
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After the Hyundai failed to stop, a pursuit began. The driver of the Hyundai struck a patrol vehicle on Nowell Drive near NC-54, causing it to travel off the road and into a tree.
The Hyundai also crashed after striking the patrol vehicle. Two male juveniles were taken into custody after the crash.
A trooper suffered minor injuries and will be checked out later Saturday.
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