Caught on camera: Driver cited for running red light, crashing

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Red light runner crash caught on camera

The Duluth Police Department posted this video to its Facebook page showing a driver running a red light at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Howell Ferry Road .

A driver who ran a red light at a busy Duluth intersection was cited after a violent crash that was caught on camera, according to police.

What we know:

The incident occurred at Pleasant Hill Road and Howell Ferry Road, where the driver failed to stop at the red light and struck a vehicle with the right of way. The impact pushed the second car into a third vehicle that was waiting at the intersection.

The force of the collision caused the at-fault vehicle to flip onto its roof. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. The occupants of the other two vehicles sustained minor injuries but did not require transport, the Duluth Police Department said.

What they're saying:

"Let this be your reminder: red means stop," police stated in a social media post that included surveillance footage of the crash.

What we don't know:

The name of the driver has not been released.

What's next:

The driver responsible for the crash was cited for reckless driving, failure to obey a traffic control device, and an additional related charge.

The Source: The details and video in this article were provided by the Duluth Police Department.

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