The incident began around 1:28 a.m. Saturday when troopers from the Media barracks attempted a traffic stop on I-95 south near mile marker 10 in Tinicum Township.
As they initiated the stop, a red Subaru Impreza passed their location. A check of the vehicle's registration revealed it had been reported stolen.
Troopers abandoned the initial stop and instead pulled over the Subaru near mile marker 7.9 in Ridley Township.
Although the driver initially complied, he quickly fled once troopers exited their patrol vehicle, prompting a brief pursuit.
Additional troopers deployed spike strips near mile marker 4, successfully deflating the front passenger-side tire. Despite the damage, the vehicle continued for about half a mile before crashing into the rear of a marked PSP cruiser near mile marker 3.4.
The driver, identified as Claren Thomas, resisted arrest but was ultimately taken into custody. A passenger, Myron Bell, was also arrested without incident. Inside the stolen vehicle, troopers discovered two firearms, one of which had been illegally modified with an automatic "switch."
The two troopers injured in the crash were transported to Christiana Hospital in Delaware, treated for their injuries, and later released.
Thomas remains in police custody. Charges are expected to include resisting arrest, possession of stolen property, and firearms violations.