A speeding car, fleeing from Rochester police, crashed into a tree last night on South Washington Street. The driver ran away but was arrested and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital to be checked out.
The car was linked by witnesses to a robbery at a convenience store at Grape and Orange Streets. The chase led from 490 Eastbound to Winton Road and back on 490 Westbound to downtown. An officer was injured during the arrest but will be OK.
A weapon was recovered at the scene.