Portsmouth, R.I : Driver and passenger arrested following hit-and-run accident on East Main Road in the area of Village Way on Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

Police in Portsmouth have arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver and his passenger.

The accident happened Saturday at about 4:30 p.m. on East Main Road in the area of Village Way.
Police say they were responding to an accident when Jeremiah Berube, a passenger in one of the cars, fled on foot.

The driver, Elliot Britto, then took off in what police later determined was a stolen car.

Britto eventually crashed into another car. He was charged with driving under the influence, eluding a police officer, fleeing the scene of an accident, possession of a stolen vehicle, driving with a suspended license and simple assault.

Berube was later located near the first accident and charged with obstruction of justice.

An unidentified victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Driver and passenger arrested following hit-and-run accident