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<p>HAZLETON &#8212; In the course of a police chase on Friday, a school van with students on board was involved in a crash.</p><p>According to Police Chief Jerry Speziale, a police vehicle was following a car being driven erratically near North Locust and 19th Street and thought to be stolen.</p><p>Speziale said, consistent with procedure, a second police vehicle joined in the pursuit, taking charge of radio communications so that the officer operating the first vehicle could focus on the pursuit.</p><p>According to Speziale, in the midst of the chase, a motorcycle cut across the intersection, making contact with both the second police vehicle and a van with school students on it.</p><p>Speziale said all appropriate procedures were followed and that both vehicles had lights and sirens activated to alert other vehicles of their presence.</p><p>Police believe that the motorcyclist might have a suspended license or dual licensing in two states, which is illegal, and are investigating.</p><p>The motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to a medical center for orthopaedic surgery.</p><p>Speziale said he called in the Pennsylvania State Police to investigate the crash involving a police vehicle.</p><p>&#8220;I wanted to have a clear investigation,&#8221; he said.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Geri Gibbons</p><p>ggibbons@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Geri Gibbons at 570-991-6117 or on Twitter @TLGGibbons</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Police: Chase ends with a crash involving school van