A state police car was struck during a traffic stop on Route 9 in Middletown early Sunday morning.
Troopers received a description of a vehicle from Old Saybrook Police Department that was reportedly attempting break-ins in the town around 12:20 a.m.
State police said troopers found the vehicle on Route 9 near exit 10 in Middletown.
As a trooper was trying to stop the vehicle, authorities said the trooper was rear-ended by another unknown vehicle. The unknown vehicle then fled north on Route 9.
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According to state police, the trooper was able to stop the other vehicle and all of the occupants attempted to flee on foot. All of the occupants are minors and were found.
No injuries were reported.
