Search ongoing for driver accused of crashing car in Canton after high-speed chase from Wrentham

CANTON, Mass. — Police have set up a perimeter in Canton after a suspect accused of leading police on a high-speed chase from Wrentham crashed their car in Canton Thursday night.

Troopers pursued a 2020 Honda Accord in the area of Route 95 northbound prior to Exit 19 around 5:50 p.m. after Wrentham Police say the car fled a traffic stop in their town.

State Police say the pursuit was terminated due to safety reasons, but troopers saw the Honda take Exit 23A in Canton.

Canton Police then reported a crash in the area of Neponset Street, where the car was found unoccupied behind a business.

Authorities say the driver fled on foot and are now searching for them.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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