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Officer released from hospital after crashing during chase in Sacramento

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SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento police officer was taken to an area hospital after crashing during a chase Wednesday night.

The pursuit occurred at around 10 p.m. in the area of Howe Avenue and College Town Drive, the Sacramento Police Department said. The crash scene was just a bit north at Howe and University Avenue. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The officer was transported as a precaution for a complaint of pain.

Police announced on Thursday that the officer had been released from the hospital. 

No further details were available on the chase or the suspect that was being chased.

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