Driver crashes, starts naked chase

READING, Pa. (AP) - April 6, 2008 (WPVI) -- A Reading man whose minivan crashed after he climbed on its roof while driving about 55 miles per hour is in fair condition this weekend.

Police in West Reading say the 38-year-old man later stripped naked and led them on a chase along the highway.

Authorities are not identifying the man, who is not charged.

He remains in a Reading hospital recovering from what witnesses call a deep gash in his side.

Police say they used Taser jolts and pepper spray during the chase Friday but only subdued the man when they tackled him.

Get more Local/State »

local/state

• Comment Now
• Email
• Print
• Report a typo
•