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Driver caught after running into woods following I-85 chase

CONCORD, N.C. — Law enforcement officials were able to track down a man that ran into the woods following a high-speed chase along Interstate 85 in Cabarrus County Wednesday.

Around noon, troopers began pursuing a black sedan that was heading south on I-85 at a high rate of speed.

[IMAGES: Troopers search for chase, crash suspect in Concord]

The car crashed into the median wall near mile marker 51, close to Concord Mills, and the driver ran into the woods.

Officers spent nearly an hour trying to track the man, and Chopper 9 Skyzoom watched as law enforcement officials began to zero in on the suspect in a creek bed just before 1 p.m.

WATCH LIVE: Chopper 9 is over I-85 SB near Concord Mills where a chase ended in a crash. Troopers said the suspect jumped and ran from the car, and they're searching for the driver now. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: The suspect has been apprehended. We're asking why troopers were chasing him. We will bring you updates on wsoctv.com and on Eyewitness News starting at 5 p.m.

Posted by WSOC-TV on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Officers surrounded the man and took him into custody. His name has not been released.

Authorities have not said why they started chasing the suspect.

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story.

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