Pima County Sheriff's  Department

A driver is in custody after leading Sheriff's deputies on a short chase on Tucson's east side Thursday night.

The vehicle crashed near the Speedway Boulevard and Houghton Road intersection after hitting another vehicle, according to Deputy Cody Gress, a Sheriff's department spokesman.

He said no injuries where involved but a deputy's vehicle was also sideswiped in the collision.

Deputies have shut down the Valencia eastbound roadway. Drivers should avoid the area.

The department's traffic unit is currently investigating the crash.


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