Tue, April 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM UTC
High-speed chase ends in crash in Scranton
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An incident that started in Carbondale led police on a high-speed chase down the Casey Highway that ended with a car crashing in Scranton.
It all started around 1:00 p.m. in Carbondale near South Main Street and 7th Avenue.
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28/22 News captured video from the Casey Highway, where the suspect’s car was seen speeding. Later, our crews were on scene where the same suspected vehicle crashed into a parked car on Taylor Avenue in Scranton.
Information is limited at this time, and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter was seen searching the area.
Prescott Elementary has issued a notice to parents that students will be dismissed early due to the active police investigation. The Scranton District stated, “the building has been placed on secure. We will keep you updated as to when students will be dismissed. The bus is currently being held at John G. Whittier Elementary School.”
We will update you with the latest as it becomes available.
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