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Four people hurt, three critically, in crashes related to chase near 9th and Benton

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Police say four people were hurt in crashes that were related to a chase near 9th and Benton Wednesday night.

Police say their preliminary investigation shows that Independence Police were pursuing a gray Ford F-250 for multiple traffic violations around 8:15 p.m.

Police say while traveling westbound on 9th Street approaching Benton Boulevard, the suspect vehicle failed to stop for a red traffic signal and collided with a blue pickup truck traveling southbound on Benton Boulevard.

Police say the suspect vehicle also struck a silver Nissan Cube that was stopped at the traffic signal facing eastbound.

Police say the following the collision, the gray Ford F-250 continued and struck a parked RV on private property, becoming immobilized.

Police say the driver left the scene on foot.

Police later determined the Ford F-250 was reported stolen.

Police say the driver of the blue pickup truck sustained minor injuries.

Police say the three people inside the Nissan Cube were taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.

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