People who saw the bright orange track skid loader with police hot on its tail said it was a bizarre sight. Authorities said the track loader, which had been reported stolen, was used to try to hit someone. The vehicle had been on and off the roadway. When police tried to stop the skid loader, the driver fled and headed west on I near U. Officials said the driver of the small construction vehicle intentionally hit a police vehicle, causing significant damage.
The driver also tried to ram other police vehicles and personnel, they said. Officers fired shots and the driver of the track loader was taken into custody.
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