Driver arrested after Honda minivan leads cops on a high-speed chase through Manhattan before crashing in the middle of the street

A driver has been arrested after a Honda minivan led cops on a high-speed chase through lower Manhattan, before crashing in the middle of the street. 

Police chased the as yet unknown driver after initially stopping the vehicle for a traffic infraction before the driver then fled. 

The initial exchange with officers had happened near Delancey St before the driver took off with officers in pursuit earlier this evening

Eye witnesses then recalled seeing numerous police cars and vans pursuing the vehicle on 3rd Avenue around 23rd street shortly after.

Shortly after that, the minivan crashed into another car further up the avenue, where officers moved in and took the driver into custody.

Initial reports suggest that the Honda minivan was stolen before the chase with police 

Large crowds formed at the scene following the incident earlier this evening on third avenue 

The right side of the Honda has also been clearly damaged prior to the crash which brought the chase to an end 

Images taken at the scene show the Honda embedded into the side of a black Lexus.

The right side of the minivan has also been clearly damaged during the chase, with one wheel completely buckled. 

Those watching the scene unfold can be seen taking pictures of the incident as police and paramedics arrived on the scene. 

Police confirmed to DailyMail.com that the driver was arrested at the scene and had not yet been charged, and that nobody had been injured as a result.