NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The South Causeway Bridge has begun to reopen to traffic in New Smyrna Beach as police conduct an investigation into a multi-vehicle crash.

Officials say the crash stemmed from reports of a reckless driver on who Volusia County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to make a traffic stop.

Police say the driver sped away from deputies and crashed on the west side of the South Causeway Bridge near Magnolia Street.

Five vehicles were involved in the crash and two people, including the driver who fled, were taken to the hospital, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.