Hit and run driver nailed by cops after smashing into cars across Hill - UPDATE

A driver speeding across Capitol Hill after hitting a car near 20th and Madison was finally apprehended following a short foot chase after hitting another vehicle near Boylston and Republican , according to the police radio scanner report from our partners at Central District News . In between, several other vehicles were also damaged, according to radio chatter. We'll check with SPD for more details on the damage and the apparent arrest.

An officer saw a white minivan fleeing the scene of the 20th and Madison accident around 11:48 AM . Minutes later, the report of the accident on Boylston came in, about a mile away from the original accident scene . Due to the speed the van was traveling at, police decided to not engage in a direct pursuit.

UPDATE 1:20 PM:
Here's a new (scary) element to the story -- the driver fled along Madison in the wrong lane . We received this eyewitness report from @zanarama :

glad they got that guy, he looked so calm flying down madison on the wrong side of the road.

We'll talk with SPD shortly to find out more about charges the driver may face.

UPDATE 2:05 PM:
According to SPD spokesperson Mark Jamieson, the minivan was stolen and was also involved in another crash this morning in South Seattle prior to the driver's dash across Capitol Hill. No specifics on charges yet but the car theft angle helps explain why the guy was in such a big hurry. Jamieson also said that there were no reports of injuries.

Thanks to Jeff for sending in this picture of what looks like the minivan from the incident. Your pictures and tips are so helpful -- send them to chs@capitolhillseattle.com or call us at (206) 659-1919.