Person arrested after Rivers Ave. pursuit, deputies say

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A pursuit on Rivers Avenue ended with a crash and an arrest on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Rivers Avenue and Eagle Drive shortly after 3 p.m. The driver fled the scene, and the deputy pursued the vehicle.

Deputies say the chase ended near Rivers Avenue and Cosgrove Avenue when the suspect vehicle crashed into a car.

Officials say the person in the second car received non-life-threatening injuries.

The first driver was not hurt and was taken into custody, deputies say. Charges are pending.

Police in North Charleston are responding to an incident on Rivers Ave. Tuesday afternoon. — Police in North Charleston are responding to an incident on Rivers Ave. Tuesday afternoon.(Live 5)

Crews with Dominion Energy were on scene working on a light pole that appeared to have been hit during the crash.

A light pole on Rivers Ave. was hit by a car after an incident involving Highway Patrol and the... — A light pole on Rivers Ave. was hit by a car after an incident involving Highway Patrol and the Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office.(Live 5)

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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