Four cars involved in downtown Madison crash, MPD says

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A four-car crash occurred near the intersection of Pinckney Street and Gorham Street, according to the Madison Police Department.

Officials say the incident happened at 8:17 p.m. when the driver of one of the vehicles collided with another occupied car. The initial crash caused a chain reaction in which two other unoccupied cars were also hit.

The driver of the first vehicle was taken to the hospital, but the extent of his injuries are unknown.

MPD officers allegedly found crack cocaine and a gun in the first vehicle. The driver was arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail for first offense OWI, as well as firearm and drug possession charges.

Madison Police did not explain the cause of the crash.