A San Diego County Sheriff's vehicle and Carlsbad Police cruiser collided as their drivers pursued a wanted suspect in North County, according to multiple agencies.
At about 8:30 p.m. Monday, sheriff's deputies tried to pull over the suspect, but the man refused and took off.
Deputies began the chase, calling in backup from Carlsbad and Oceanside police.
However, as officers and deputies neared Canyon Drive and State Route 76, a Carlsbad police officer was rear-ended by a sheriff's SUV.
The officer is being checked out for potential injuries, but he appears to be OK, Carlsbad officials say. The deputy complained of pain, so he went to the hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported.
The pursuit ended when the suspect got off SR-76 and drove south on Guajome Lake Road. His vehicle struck a guardrail and veered down a dirt road. According to the sheriff's department, the man tried to run, but a K-9 took him down.
The suspect was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
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Oceanside police are handling the collision investigation.
