ALTON - Alton Police and U.S. Marshals apprehended a suspect sought by the U.S. Marshals around 8:30 a.m. on Friday at 12th and Alby Street in Alton.

Police and marshals on the scene said the suspect was wanted by the U.S. Marshals on a warrant out of Texas. The newer model black Altima Nissan driven by the suspect had Texas license plates.

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The suspect hit a pole, abruptly stopping his vehicle and was injured, then taken to Alton Memorial Hospital under close watch by the authorities.

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Additional information will be provided as it is released by law enforcement.

Cory Davenport also contributed to this story.

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