Police: Possibly Stolen Car Attempts to Elude, Crashes

An early morning chase in what police believe to be a stolen car quickly ends in a crash off I-5.

Just before 3 Friday morning, Oregon State Police tell us they attempted stop a car for a traffic violation, but the car didn’t stop. Authorities say the car left the interstate at milepost 43, attempting to elude the officer. A short way down Profetta lane, the car crashed.

Police tell us three suspects were taken into custody: two 19 year olds and a 16 year old. Their names are not being released at this time.

Police also say the car might have been stolen out of the Grants Pass area.

More information is expected to be released on Friday. NBC 5 will continue to follow this story.

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