Jun 23, 2009 12:22 pm US/Eastern
Woman Killed By Fleeing Suspects In NJ
NEWARK (CBS) ―
New Jersey police are looking for two suspects who were fleeing police when they killed an innocent bystander in a crash.
Authorities say the incident began early Tuesday in Elizabeth, when three men suspected of breaking into cars were spotted and chased by police. One was apprehended.
Police say his two companions sped north into Newark, where their stolen sport utility vehicle collided with a car driven by a woman. She died in the crash. Her name has not been released.
The deadly car crash occurred near Dayton and Foster streets in Elizabeth.
Police say the suspects fled into nearby Weequahic Park and remain at large.
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