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Police say driver tried to hit officer with car leading to chase; 1 arrested

The incident began near Old Georgetown Road and Rockville Pike in North Bethesda.

BETHESDA, Md. — A driver who attempted to hit a police officer with their car, leading to a pursuit in Montgomery County Friday night, has been arrested, police say.

MCPD and Maryland State Police say the driver attempted to hit an MCPD officer with their car near Old Georgetown Road and Rockville Pike in North Bethesda sparking a pursuit.

Police say the pursuit went into Prince George's County along I-95 and ended in one person getting arrested.

One lane on I-95 was temporarily blocked but re-opened shortly after the arrest was made, MCPD said.

Police claim there were no injuries worth a ride in the ambulance reported, but it is still unclear if anyone was hurt.

No other information was immediately available.

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