Police pursuit ends with driver crashing into SEPTA bus, another car in Center City Philadelphia

A police chase ended in a crash in Center City late last night. The chase was a quick one and after officers stopped their pursuit, the driver tried some tricky maneuvers to avoid them and authorities say that is what got him caught. Actions reporter Chappedelli live at Manua with the details. Chad, Rick, we're here at 33rd in Spring Garden. This is where the chase began. State police said they saw a vehicle being driven erratically. They attempted a pullover, but that driver sped off. That chase ended here at 11th and Market with damage to a parked vehicle and a SEPTA bus and Marcus Stewart handcuffed into the back of a state police cruiser. >> Troopers were attempting to stop a black Chevy Impala. He fled from them. State police spokesperson trooper Paul Holder says Stewart fled from 33rd and Spring Garden around 11:30 p.m. yesterday down the Parkway, then down JFK Boulevard to 11th Street. >> The pursuit was was terminated, so the person was still fleeing even though we weren't no longer chasing them. >> Stuart may have got away, but his driving skills seemed to have been subpar. in the act of trying to squeeze between a septa bus and a parked vehicle. The vehicle became lodged and disabled. Um the operator was actually stuck in the vehicle. >> After being taken into custody, police learned he was wanted on a halfozen warrants. The 44 year old has a long history of arrests for theft and drug possession, even serving time behind bars. >> But they are for from several various counties throughout the southeastern PA region. And Steuart is charged with DUI, drug possession, and other charges related to the pursuit. He remains behind bars. Live in Manua, Chad Pelli, Channel 6 Action News. Charie. >> Okay, Chad. Thanks.