Pennsylvania State Police were involved in two vehicle pursuits in the Levittown area last week, according to press releases.
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The first chase happened last Thursday, July 17, at approximately 1:54 a.m.
A trooper attempted to stop a black 2009 Acura TSX near the intersection of New Falls Road and Veterans Highway (Route 413) in Bristol Township, state police said.
The driver fled and led troopers on a chase that went from Veterans Highway to Lincoln Highway in Middletown Township, and then onto I-295 westbound, state police said.
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The pursuit was called off by troopers when speeds hit more than 125 mph during rainy conditions, troopers said.
State police said the investigation into the chase is ongoing.
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The second chase took place early last Saturday, July 19, at 1:30 a.m.
Troopers said they are aware of reports of multiple vehicle thefts in the Levittown area, an issue that Bristol Township police reported last week.
A stolen vehicle related to the thefts was spotted by troopers on Veterans Highway near Bath Road, state police said.
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When a trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled onto I-95 southbound, then to Woodhaven Road, before re-entering I-95 South and heading into Philadelphia, state police said.
The pursuit was terminated in the area of I-95 and Aramingo Avenue in the city due to safety concerns for all involved.
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