Halifax police have arrested a 19-year-old man after a collision involving four vehicles shut down traffic at a busy Halifax intersection Sunday afternoon.

Police say at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, officers observed a red Mazda sedan travelling at a high rate of speed that failed to stop at the red light at Gottingen St. and North St.

The speeding vehicle smashed into 3 cars travelling North on Gottingen, approaching North St.

The driver of the vehicle took off running, while his female passenger stayed in the car.

The driver was chased by a bystander and Police, and was arrested.

Both the driver and female passenger were transported to the hospital as a precaution. There were no reported injuries.

The driver, a 19-year-old male from Halifax was arrested for an outstanding Warrant of Arrest and is held for court on Tuesday.

The driver will be facing charges of Dangerous Driving, Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Possession of Stolen Property (license plate), Resisting Arrest, Obstruction and violations of court orders.

Parts of Gottingen St. between North St. and Buddy Daye St. were closed to traffic during the investigation, but have since re-opened.