NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police say they know the two suspects who fled from a motor vehicle stop and crashed near Chenaille Terrace on Thursday night. 

 

Lt. Anthony Beverly said the incident started when police stopped a gray BMW on Union Street near the Minor Street intersection at about 9:42 p.m. The stop was made because the occupants were suspected of felony activities.

 

"The operator did pull over, however, when the officer approached, he fled at an extremely high rate of speed," Beverly said. "As the vehicle began to flee, it drove onto the sidewalk, nearly striking a North Adams police officer."

 

The lieutenant said the driver fled west on Route 2, not stopping for anything including the lights. Police followed at a slower, safer pace. Minutes later, police dispatch was informed of a loud crash near Chenaille Terrace, near the Williamstown line. 

 

The BMW had crashed and the driver and passenger had fled again, on foot this time. A K9 was brought in to track them but were not able to locate them. 

 

But detectives say they were able to positively identify the suspects and that charges will be forthcoming.