WEST BRIDGEWATER, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in West Bridgewater are searching for two suspects in a car who allegedly took off after hitting a van Saturday night.

The suspects were allegedly being pursued for not stopping for officers. During the chase, police said the suspect behind the wheel struck a van on the Brockton line. Police said they drove a short distance and ditched the heavily damaged car before fleeing on foot.

Police said a K9 tracked one of the suspects to Samuel Avenue but by the time they arrived, the suspect was gone, having been picked up by someone else.

The person in the van that was hit was taken to the hospital. They are expected to be OK.

West Bridgewater Police and K9 officers are now searching near Samuel Avenue for the suspects.

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