Drunk driver leads police on a chase

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Lincoln police were led on a chase Friday night.

Police say they found a man asleep at the wheel with the car still running. The driver had crashed into a sign.

When they approached him, police say he sped off. He was finally caught near 84th and Highway 2, and arrested on multiple charges, including DUI.

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